Imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine modulators of the adenosine a2a receptor

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to the compound of formula (I) and salts, stereoisomers, tautomers, isotopologues, or N-oxides thereof. The present invention is further concerned with the use of such a compound or salt, stereoisomer, tautomer, isotopologues, or N-oxide thereof as medicament and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazinecompounds and salts, stereoisomers, tautomers, isotopologues, orN-oxides thereof. The present invention is further concerned with theuse of substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine compounds or salts,stereoisomers, tautomers, isotopologues, or N-oxides thereof asmedicament and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compounds.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cancer cells produce large quantities of mutated proteins (calledneoantigens), which—when presented to the immune system—might lead tonatural eradication of the tumor. However, to counteract this process,cancer cells produce also specific immunosuppressive metabolites thatchange the microenvironment and impair the function of immune cells. Oneof the key metabolites, which works this way is adenosine. Itsimmunosuppressive function is mediated by adenosine receptors, which aremembers of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family and possessseven transmembrane alpha helices. There are 4 subtypes of adenosinereceptors described so far: A1, A2A, A2B, A3. They can be coupled toadenylate cyclase either positively (A2A, A2B) or negatively (A1, A3).Only forms A1 and A2A are heavily distributed in immune cells and mainlyresponsible for immunosuppression mediated by adenosine.

Stressed or injured tissues (i.e. tumor tissue) release endogenous ATP,which works as a proinflammatory agent. Hydrolysis of ATP byendonucleases (such as CD39 and CD73) leads to adenosine formation. Itsbinding to A2A and A2B receptors leads to cAMP elevation in immune cellsand results in the activation of the CREB/ATF pathway (cAMP-responsiveelement (CRE)binding protein/activating transcription factor), thecell's main immunosuppressive mechanism [Grenz et al Antioxid RedoxSignal 2011; 15:2221-34, 23. Fredholm et al Prog Neurobiol 2007;83:263-76.,24.Sitkovsky Trends Immunol 2009; 30:102-8]. Its activationhas been shown to either induce anergy of CD4+ T cells or theirconversion into Tregs. This subpopulation of T cells is furtheractivated by adenosine and produces immunosuppressive cytokines such asTGF-β and IL-10. Another group of immunosuppressing cells which respondto higher concentration of adenosine are MDSC, which undergodifferentiation upon activation by this metabolite (Morrello et alOncoimmunology. 2016 March; 5(3): e1108515). On the other hand,stimulation of adenosine might also lead to decreased cytotoxicactivity, e.g. CD8+ lymphocytes lower their secretion of IL-2, Th1cytokines and IFN-γ, while NK cells produce lower levels of GzmB, NKG2d, CD69 and CD27 [Sitkovsky Trends Immunol 2009; 30:102-8]. Dendriticcells and macrophages are also affected by increased amounts ofadenosine upon which they start to produce immunosuppressing agents suchas IL-8, IL10 and TGFb, and stop production of immunostimulatorycytokines such as IL12, TNFa, IFNg. Adenosine also stimulates inmacrophages the conversion of M1 to M2. [Allard et al Curr OpinPharmacol. 2016 August; 29:7-16; Allard et al. Immunol Cell Biol 2017April; 95(4):333-339.]

The above clearly shows that antagonizing adenosine receptors and thusreactivating the antitumor immune response may be an effective way offighting all types of cancer. [Allard et al Curr Opin Pharmacol. 2016August; 29:7-16]. It was shown in an allograft model that the use of A2Aantagonists not only slows down the tumor growth but also blocksmetastasis (in this particular case to lungs). Moreover, a strongsynergistic correlation with checkpoint inhibitor antibodies has beendemonstrated, likely improving the treatment [Iannone Am J Cancer Res.2014 Mar. 1; 4(2):172-81, Cancer Immunol Res. 2015 May; 3(5):506-17;Allard et al. Immunol Cell Biol 2017 April; 95(4):333-339.].

Antagonists of the A2A receptor have already been shown as promisingtherapeutic for other diseases. The A2A receptor is abundant in thebrain, where it plays a crucial role in the regulation of dopamine andglutamate release. Not surprisingly, the A2A receptor antagonists havebeen proposed useful in treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such asParkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's disease causing motorimpairment, which can be improved by employment of A2A antagonists[Tuite P, et al., J. Expert Opin. Investig. Drugs. 2003; 12, 1335-52;Popoli P. et al. J Neurosci. 2002; 22, 1967-75; and Dall'lgna, et al.,Experimental Neurology, 2007, 241-245]. Additionally, A2A antagonistsmay be used for the treatment of psychosis, stroke, extra pyramidalsyndrome, e.g., dystonia, akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism and tardivedyskinesia (see Jenner P. J Neurol. 2000; 247 Supp2: 1 143-50) andattention related disorders such as attention deficit disorder (ADD) andattention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Furthermore, A2Aantagonists have been shown as useful agents for the treatment ofamyotrophic lateral sclerosis (US 2007037033), cirrhosis, fibrosis andfatty liver (WO 01/058241) and the mitigation of addictive behavior (WO06/009698). Adenosine A2A antagonists may be useful for the treatmentand prevention of dermal fibrosis in diseases such as scleroderma (Chanet al. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 2006, 54(8), 2632-2642). Recentlyantagonists of A2A receptors were shown to possess the therapeuticpotential as neuroprotectants (Stone T W. et al., Drag. Dev. Res. 2001,52, 323-330), in the treatment of migraine (Kurokowa et al., 2009.Program No. 714.4/B101. 2009 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Chicago,Ill.: Society for Neuroscience) and sleep disorders (Dunwiddie T V etal., Ann. Rev. Neurosci. 2001, 24, 31-55). WO 2017/098421 disclosesinhibitors of CD73, wherein CD73 catalyzes the conversion of AMP toadenosine and is thought to be the major contributor to extracellularadenosine, in particular in the tumor microenvironment. CD73 inhibitionresults in decreased extracellular adenosine such that the activity ofthe A2A receptor is decreased, resulting in less (or no)immunosuppression—exactly the effect achieved with A2A receptorantagonists. It can thus be assumed that the diseases disclosed in WO2017/098421 may also be treated by A2A antagonists.

In view of the above, there is the need for further compounds, whichantagonize the A2A receptor in order to be capable of treating theafore-mentioned diseases.

OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide compounds,which antagonize the adenosine A2A receptor.

It is another object of the present invention to provide compounds,which are capable of treating diseases, which are linked to theadenosine A2A receptor.

It is still another object of the present invention to providecompounds, which are suitable for the treatment of a disease selectedfrom the group consisting of cancer, Parkinson's disease, Huntington'sdisease, Alzheimer's disease, psychosis, stroke, extra pyramidalsyndrome (in particular dystonia, akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism andtardive dyskinesia), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cirrhosis,fibrosis, fatty liver, addictive behavior, dermal fibrosis (inparticular dermal fibrosis in scleroderma), sleep disorders, AIDS,autoimmune diseases, infections, atherosclerosis andischemia-reperfusion injury.

In particular, it is an object of the present invention to providecompounds, which are suitable for the treatment of cancer, wherein thisrelates to the treatment of the tumor and the block of metastases.

The above objects can be achieved by the compounds of formula (I) asdefined herein, and uses thereof.

The inventors of the present invention inter ala surprisingly found thatthe compounds of formula (I), as defined herein below (see firstaspect), antagonize adenosine A2A receptor activity. Accordingly, thecompounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutical composition comprising acompound of formula (I), as defined herein below (see second aspect),can be used for the treatment of diseases linked to the adenosine A2Areceptor, in particular the diseases given herein and most preferablycancer.

Therefore, in the first aspect A1, the present invention relates to acompound of formula (I)

-   -   or a salt, stereoisomer, tautomer, isotopologue or N-oxide        thereof,    -   wherein    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of a 3- to 9-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic        or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said Nand/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned        cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents R⁶;    -   R² is NH₂;    -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the            aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or            substituted with one or more, same or different substituents            R⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁵, C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)SR²⁶,            C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶, S(═O)_(n)R²⁶,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁶,            N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶,            N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁶),            N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), and N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁶;    -   R⁴ is H;    -   R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of a 5- to 9-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 12-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic        or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said Nand/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned        cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R¹⁷;    -   R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form ═O;    -   R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁰;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)SR²²,            C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), OR²², S(═O)_(n)R²²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²²,            N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²²,            N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)S(═O)_(n)(R²²),            N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), and N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)OR²²;    -   R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸, C(═O)SR²⁸,            C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), OR²⁸, S(═O)_(n)R²⁸,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁸,            N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸,            N(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁸),            N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), and N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁸;    -   R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R²⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹, C(═O)SR³¹,            C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), OR³¹, S(═O)_(n)R³¹,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), S(═O)_(m)OR³¹,            N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰, N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹,            N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)S(═O)_(n)(R³¹),            N(R³¹)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), and N(R³¹)S(═O)_(m)OR³¹;    -   R¹⁰ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹²,        C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁—C-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            C(═O)NR^(15a)R^(15b), S(═O)_(n)NR^(15a)R^(15b), OR¹⁵ and            S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁶, C(═O)OR¹⁵,        C(═O)SR¹⁵, C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), OR¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵,        N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)C(═O)R¹⁶, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)OR¹⁵,        N(R¹⁵)C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R¹⁵),        N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), and N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵;    -   R¹⁵, R^(15a), R^(15b), R¹⁶ are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,            same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said Nand/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;        -   and/or two R¹⁷ present on one C-atom together form ═O;    -   R¹⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and            C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²³, C(═O)OR²⁴, C(═O)SR²⁴,            C(═O)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), OR²⁴, S(═O)_(n)R²⁴,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁴,            N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), N(R²⁴)C(═O)R²³, N(R²⁴)C(═O)OR²⁴,            N(R²⁴)C(═O)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁴),            N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), and N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁴;    -   R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   R²¹, R²², R^(22a), R^(22b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R²³, R²⁴, R^(24a), R^(24b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   R²⁵, R²⁶, R^(26a), R^(26b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R³²;    -   R²⁷, R²⁸, R^(28a), R^(28b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R³³;    -   R²⁹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R³⁴, C(═O)OR³⁵,        C(═O)SR³⁵, C(═O)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), OR³⁵, S(═O)_(n)R³⁵,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), S(═O)_(m)OR³⁵,        N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), N(R³⁵)C(═O)R³⁴, N(R³⁵)C(═O)OR³⁵,        N(R³⁵)C(═O)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R³⁵),        N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), and N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR³⁵;    -   R³⁰, R³¹, R^(31a), R^(31b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R³⁷;    -   R³² is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁹, C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)SR⁴⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰, S(═O)_(n)R⁴⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁰,            N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰,            N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴⁰),            N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), and N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁰;    -   R³³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴¹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)SR⁴³,            C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), OR⁴³, S(═O)_(n)R⁴³,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴³,            N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,            N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴³),            N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), and N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴³;    -   R³⁴, R³⁵, R^(35a), R^(35b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R³⁶;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R⁵²;    -   R³⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁—C-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            C₂—C-haloalkynyl, N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), C(═O)NR^(53a)R^(53b),            S(═O)_(n)NR^(53a)R^(53b), OR⁵³ and S(═O)_(n)R⁵³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R⁵²;    -   R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   R³⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁴;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)SR⁴⁶,            C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), OR⁴⁶, S(═O)_(n)R⁴⁶,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁶,            N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,            N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴⁶),            N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), and N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁶;    -   R³⁹, R⁴⁰, R^(40a), R^(40b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁴⁷;    -   R⁴¹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), R^(43b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁴⁸;    -   R⁴⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic        or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned        moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same        or different substituents R⁴⁹;    -   R⁴⁵, R⁴⁶, R^(46a), R^(46b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   R⁴⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁵⁰;    -   R⁴⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁵¹;    -   R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹ are independently selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   R⁵² is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R⁵⁴, C(═O)OR⁵³,        C(═O)SR⁵³, C(═O)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), OR⁵³, S(═O)_(n)R⁵³,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁵³,        N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), N(R⁵³)C(═O)R⁵⁴, N(R⁵³)C(═O)OR⁵³,        N(R⁵³)C(═O)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(n)(R⁵³),        N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), and N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(m)OR⁵³;    -   R⁵³, R^(53a), R^(53b), R⁵⁴ are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

In a preferred embodiment, R¹ is selected from the group consisting of a3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁶;

-   -   wherein R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form ═O;        -   wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        -   (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)SR²²,            C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), OR²², S(═O)_(n)R²²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²²,            N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²²,            N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)S(═O)_(n)(R²²),            N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), and N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)OR²²;        -   wherein R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹, R²², R^(22a),            R^(22b) are independently selected from the group consisting            of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as            defined above in the first aspect A1.

In another preferred embodiment, R1 is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said Nand/or S-atoms are independentlyoxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon orheteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁶;

-   -   wherein R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₃-alkyl, C₂-C₃-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₃-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², and            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b));        -   and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form ═O;        -   wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        -   (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), OR²²,            N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²², and            N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b));        -   wherein R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹, R²², R^(22a),            R^(22b) are independently selected from the group consisting            of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; and        -   wherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined            above in the first aspect A1.

In another preferred embodiment, R¹ is a 5- to 6-membered fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclicring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected fromO, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); and wherein all other substituents have themeaning as defined above in the first aspect A1.

In another preferred embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-memberedpartially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one ormore, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, whereinsaid N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, andwherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementionedcyclic or bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁷, andwherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined above in thefirst aspect A1.

In another preferred embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-memberedpartially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one ormore, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, whereinsaid N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, andwherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementionedcyclic or bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁷;wherein R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same ordifferent heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/orS-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰,C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹,N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); and/or two R¹⁷present on one C-atom together form ═O;

wherein R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁-C₂-alkyl, and C₁-C₂-haloalkyl; andwherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined above in thefirst aspect A1.

In another preferred embodiment, R⁵ has the formula (S1)

-   -   and wherein        -   A is N or CR⁵;    -   R^(5a), R^(5b), R^(5c) are independently selected from the group        consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   with the proviso that at least one of R^(5a), R^(5b),                R^(5c) is not H;    -   or    -   R^(5a) is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   and    -   R^(5b) and R^(5c) together with the atoms to which they are        attached form a 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fully        unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said        heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned        cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted        with one or more, same or different substituents selected from        the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)) and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;        -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as            defined above in the first aspect A1.

In another preferred embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturated heterobicyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or differentheteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties isindependently substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰,C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹,N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned bicyclicmoieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,same or different substituents selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁹,C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹,N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b));

wherein R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁-C₂-alkyl, and C₁-C₂-haloalkyl,and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined above inthe first aspect A1.

In another preferred embodiment, R³ is selected from the groupconsisting of

-   -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 3- to 6-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same        or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said        N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized,        and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the        aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents R⁸;    -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁵, C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶,        N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶, and        N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b));    -   wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of    -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated,        partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or        heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one        or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,        wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁹;    -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸, C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), OR²⁸,        N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸, and        N(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R²⁸);    -   wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of    -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated,        partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or        heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one        or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,        wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R²⁹;    -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹, C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), OR³¹,        N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰, N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹,        N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b));    -   wherein R²⁵, R²⁶, R^(26a), R^(26b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³²;    -   wherein R²⁷, R²⁸, R^(28a), R^(28b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³³;    -   wherein R²⁹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³⁰, R³¹, R^(31a), R^(31b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³⁷;    -   wherein R³² is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁹, C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰,            N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰,            N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b));    -   wherein R³³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴¹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), OR⁴³,            N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,            N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b));    -   wherein R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁴;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), OR⁴⁶,            N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,            N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b));    -   wherein R³⁹, R⁴⁰, R^(40a), R^(40b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁴⁷;    -   wherein R⁴¹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), R^(43b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁴⁸;    -   wherein R⁴⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same        or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said        N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized,        and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the        aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁴⁹;    -   wherein R⁴⁵, R⁴⁶, R^(46a), R^(46b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   wherein R⁴⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁵⁰    -   wherein R⁴⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁵¹;    -   wherein R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹ are independently selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,        OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);        -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as            defined above in the first aspect A1.

In another embodiment, said compound is selected from the groupconsisting4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-2-(3-nitrophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2,6-dichlorophenol;4-{8-amino-2-cyclohexyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-bromo-6-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;4-{8-amino-2,6-diphenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]phenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(2-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-6-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;5-(3-chloro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]benzamide;5-(3-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1H-indol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(3-fluoro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(2-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-fluoro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-2-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-6-fluoro-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;3-{8-amino-5-[2-(methylamino)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-(naphthalen-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chloro-6-methylphenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3,5-difluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dichlorophenol;5-(1,3-benzothiazol-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dimethoxyphenol;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,N,6-trimethylpyridin-2-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,6-dimethylpyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5,6-bis(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(7-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-difluorophenol;ethyl8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chloro-6-methoxyphenol;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid;5-(2,6-dichloropyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,6-dimethylpyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dimethylphenol;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;5-(4-amino-3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(isoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;ethyl8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-6-methyl-N-(propan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-N-(oxolan-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-one;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-2-one;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinoxalin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-bromopyridin-2-ol;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,3-dimethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-2-(aminomethyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinoxalin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;N-{4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-6-methylpyridin-2-yl}acetamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[8-(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-6-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(7-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1,8-naphthyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;ethyl8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]methanol;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-{8-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(5,8-difluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-8-amine;ethyl2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetate;5-(7-fluoro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinoline-8-carbonitrile;5-{8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenol;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]isoquinolin-1-ol;2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]aceticacid;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-one;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one;2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]ethan-1-ol;2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]naphthalen-1-ol;5-[4-fluoro-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-3-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-3-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinazolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoro-4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-(8-amino-5-{8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[5-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)thiophen-2-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylquinolin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,N-dimethylquinolin-8-amine;5-(4-chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;2-[8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(8-aminoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(3,5-dichloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;methyl5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]furan-2-carboxylate;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;3-[8-amino-5-(3-aminoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-(8-amino-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(5-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile;5-(4,8-dimethylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methoxy-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-(difluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;1-{4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one;5-{8-fluoro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinazolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-2-cyclopropyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;6-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-3-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoropyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-(8-amino-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;3-[8-amino-5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-{3-ethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;4-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{1H,2H,3H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(2-fluoropyridin-4-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;5-[8-amino-6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;5-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile;6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile;6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]thiophen-2-yl}methanol;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;1-{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one;5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;{5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]furan-2-yl}methanol;4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridine-2-carbonitrile;5-(quinolin-6-yl)-6-(1,3-thiazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-aminophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-1H-pyrazol-1-yl}ethan-1-ol;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridine-3-carbonitrile;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]thiophene-2-carbonitrile;6-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-amine;6-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-nitrophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;methyl5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]furan-2-carboxylate;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-3-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(pyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(furan-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(pyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;{3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenyl}methanol;6-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(quinolin-6-yl)-6-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-aminophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol;6-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-(5-chloro-6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;1-{5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one;6-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(1,3-thiazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;ethyl8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-2-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-2-[4-(4-methoxybenzoyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;1-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]-4-methylpiperidin-4-ol;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;2-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-N-({1-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]piperidin-4-yl}methyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]-1-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethan-1-one;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(piperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide;[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]methanol;ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1-ethyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;and1-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]-4-methylpiperidin-4-ol.

In a second aspect A2, the present invention relates to a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of thecompound according to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspectA1, and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent orexcipient. Put in different words, the present invention relates to thecompound according to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspectA1, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceuticallyeffective amount of the compound according to formula (I) as definedabove in the first aspect A1, for use in medicine.

In a third aspect A3, the present invention relates to a compoundaccording to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspect A1, or apharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effectiveamount of the compound according to formula (I) as defined above in thefirst aspect A1, for use in the treatment of a disease selected from thegroup consisting of cancer, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease,Alzheimer's disease, psychosis, stroke, extra pyramidal syndrome (inparticular dystonia, akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism and tardivedyskinesia), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cirrhosis,fibrosis, fatty liver, addictive behavior, dermal fibrosis (inparticular dermal fibrosis in scleroderma), sleep disorders, AIDS,autoimmune diseases, infections, atherosclerosis andischemia-reperfusion injury. Further indications are described below inthe detailed description, together with preferred combinations, namelythe compounds of the present invention together with checkpointinhibitors, wherein such combinations are used for the treatment ofcancer.

In a fourth aspect A4, the present invention is concerned with a methodfor antagonizing the adenosine A2A receptor, wherein said receptor isexposed to at least one compound according to formula (I) as definedabove in the first aspect A1, wherein said method is preferablyperformed outside the human or animal body.

In a fifth aspect A5, the present invention relates to the use of acompound according to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspectA1 as adenosine A2A receptor antagonist.

In the first aspect B1, the present invention relates to a compound offormula (I)

-   -   or a salt, stereoisomer, tautomer or N-oxide thereof,    -   wherein    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of a 3- to 9-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic        or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said Nand/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned        cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents R⁶;    -   R² is selected from the group consisting of halogen and        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b));    -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the            aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or            substituted with one or more, same or different substituents            R⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   R⁴ is H;    -   R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of a 5- to 9-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 12-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic        or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said Nand/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned        cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R¹⁷;    -   R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁰;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁰;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)) and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   R¹⁰ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹²,        C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁—C-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            C(═O)NR^(15a)R^(15b), S(═O)_(n)NR^(15a)R^(15b), OR¹⁵ and            S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁶, C(═O)OR¹⁵,        C(═O)SR¹⁵, C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), OR¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵,        N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)C(═O)R¹⁶, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)OR¹⁵,        N(R¹⁵)C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R¹⁵),        N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), and N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵;    -   R¹⁵, R^(15a), R^(15b), R¹⁶ are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;    -   R¹⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and OR²⁰;    -   R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

In a preferred embodiment, R² is NH₂, wherein all other substituentshave the meaning as defined above in the first aspect B1.

In another preferred embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to10-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more N-atoms, and wherein saidN-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moietiesis independently substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁷, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom inthe aforementioned bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁷ andwherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined above in thefirst aspect B1.

In another preferred embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more N-atoms, and wherein saidN-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moietiesis independently substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁷, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom inthe aforementioned bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁷ andwherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined above in thefirst aspect B1.

In yet another preferred embodiment R⁵ has the formula (S1)

-   -   and wherein        -   A is N or CR^(5c);    -   R^(5a), R^(5b), R^(5c) are independently selected from the group        consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   with the proviso that at least one of R^(5a), R^(5b),                R^(5c) is not H;    -   or    -   R^(5a) is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   and    -   R^(5b) and R^(5c) together with the atoms to which they are        attached form a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic        or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises        one or more N-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is        independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,        same or different substituents selected from the group        consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;        -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as            defined above.

In still another preferred embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturated heterobicyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or moreN-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents selected from the group consistingof halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, andN(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatomin the aforementioned bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstitutedor substituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, andC₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); and wherein all othersubstituents have the meaning as defined above in the first aspect B1.

In yet another preferred embodiment, R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturated heterobicyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or moreN-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents selected from the group consistingof halogen, —OH, —OCH₃, —CH₃, —CF₃, and —NHCH₃, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned bicyclicmoieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,same or different substituents selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, —OH, —OCH₃, —CH₃, —CF₃, and —NHCH₃; and wherein all othersubstituents have the meaning as defined above in the first aspect B1.

In another preferred embodiment, R⁶ is selected from the groupconsisting of

-   -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom        in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted        with one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²; and    -   wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of    -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl,    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹².

In another preferred embodiment, R⁸ is selected from the groupconsisting of

-   -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom        in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted        with one or more, same or different substituents R⁹;    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²; and    -   wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of    -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl,    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹².

In another preferred embodiment, R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein saidNand/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and whereineach substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclicmoieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,same or different substituents selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; and wherein allother substituents have the meaning as defined above in the first aspectB1.

In another preferred embodiment, R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or ring comprises one ormore, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, whereinsaid Nand/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, andwherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementionedcyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with oneor more, same or different substituents selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, and trifluoromethyl; and wherein all othersubstituents have the meaning as above in the first aspect B1.

In yet another preferred embodiment, R³ is selected from the groupconsisting of

-   -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN,        NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,        C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined        above in the first aspect B1.

In still another preferred embodiment, R³ is selected from the groupconsisting of

-   -   (i) H and a 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully        unsaturated carbocyclic ring, wherein each substitutable        carbonatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents selected from the group consisting of CN and NO₂;    -   (ii) C(═O)NH₂;    -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as defined        above in the first aspect B1.

In another preferred embodiment, R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁—C-alkyl,C₂-C₃-alkenyl and C₂-C₃-alkynyl.

In another embodiment, said compound is selected from the groupconsisting of4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-bromo-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-2-(3-nitrophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2,6-dichlorophenol;4-{8-amino-2-cyclohexyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-bromo-6-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;4-{8-amino-2,6-diphenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]phenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;and 6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine.

In a second aspect B2, the present invention relates to a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of thecompound according to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspectB1, and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent orexcipient. Put in different words, the present invention relates to thecompound according to formula (I) as defined above, or a pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of thecompound according to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspectB1, for use in medicine.

In a third aspect B3, the present invention relates to a compoundaccording to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspect B1, or apharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effectiveamount of the compound according to formula (I) as defined above in thefirst aspect B1, for use in the treatment of a disease selected from thegroup consisting of cancer, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease,Alzheimer's disease, psychosis, stroke, extra pyramidal syndrome (inparticular dystonia, akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism and tardivedyskinesia), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cirrhosis,fibrosis, fatty liver, addictive behavior, dermal fibrosis (inparticular dermal fibrosis in scleroderma), sleep disorders, AIDS,autoimmune diseases, infections, atherosclerosis andischemia-reperfusion injury. Further indications are described below inthe detailed description, together with preferred combinations, namelythe compounds of the present invention together with checkpointinhibitors, wherein such combinations are used for the treatment ofcancer.

In a fourth aspect B4, the present invention is concerned with a methodfor antagonizing the adenosine A2A receptor, wherein said receptor isexposed to at least one compound according to formula (I) as definedabove in the first aspect B1, wherein said method is preferablyperformed outside the human or animal body.

In a fifth aspect B5, the present invention relates to the use of acompound according to formula (I) as defined above in the first aspectB1 as adenosine A2A receptor antagonist.

Detailed Description Relating to Aspects A1 to A5

In the following, preferred embodiments of the substituents in the aboveformula (I) are described in further detail.

The following embodiments relate to R¹ as defined above in the firstaspect A1.

In embodiment 1(A), R¹ is selected from the group consisting of a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁶;

wherein R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of

-   -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the        aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one        or more, same or different substituents R⁷;    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form ═O; and    -   wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of    -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl,    -   (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)SR²², C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)),        OR²², S(═O)_(n)R²², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²²,        N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²²,        N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)S(═O)_(n)(R²²),        N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), and N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)OR²²;        The following substituent meanings are relevant in connection        with embodiment 1(A):    -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁—C-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            C(═O)NR^(15a)R^(15b), S(═O)_(n)NR^(15a)R^(15b), OR¹⁵ and            S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁶, C(═O)OR¹⁵,        C(═O)SR¹⁵, C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), OR¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵,        N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)C(═O)R¹⁶, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)OR¹⁵,        N(R¹⁵)C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R¹⁵),        N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), and N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵;    -   R¹⁵, R^(15a), R^(15b), R¹⁶ are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   R²¹, R²², R^(22a), R^(22b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

Preferably, the following substituent meanings are relevant inconnection with embodiment 1(A):

-   -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹, R²², R^(22a), R^(22b) are        independently selected from the group consisting of H,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl.

In a preferred embodiment 1(B), R¹ is selected from the group consistingof a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁶;

-   -   wherein R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form ═O;        -   wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        -   (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)SR²²,            C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), OR²², S(═O)_(n)R²²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²²,            N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²²,            N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)S(═O)_(n)(R²²),            N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), and N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)OR²²;        -   wherein R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹, R²², R^(22a),            R^(22b) are independently selected from the group consisting            of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   and wherein        -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and        -   m is 1 or 2.

In another preferred embodiment 1(C), R1 is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said Nand/or S-atoms are independentlyoxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon orheteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁶;

-   -   wherein R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₃-alkyl, C₂-C₃-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₃-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², and            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b));        -   and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form ═O;        -   wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        -   (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), OR²²,            N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²², and            N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b));        -   wherein R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹, R²², R^(22a),            R^(22b) are independently selected from the group consisting            of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl.

In another embodiment 1(D), R¹ is a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl).

In another embodiment 1(E), R¹ is a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, CF₃, CH₃, OH, OCH₃, NH₂,NH(CH₃), and N(CH₃)(CH₃).

The following embodiments relate to R³ as defined above in the firstaspect A1.

-   -   In embodiment 3(A), R³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the            aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or            substituted with one or more, same or different substituents            R⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁵, C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)SR²⁶,            C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶, S(═O)_(n)R²⁶,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁶,            N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶,            N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁶),            N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), and N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁶;    -   wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸, C(═O)SR²⁸,            C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), OR²⁸, S(═O)_(n)R²⁸,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁸,            N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸,            N(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁸),            N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), and N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁸;    -   wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R²⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹, C(═O)SR³¹,            C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), OR³¹, S(═O)_(n)R³¹,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), S(═O)_(m)OR³¹,            N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰, N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹,            N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)S(═O)_(n)(R³¹),            N(R³¹)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), and N(R³¹)S(═O)_(m)OR³¹;    -   wherein R²⁵, R²⁶, R^(26a), R^(26b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R³²;    -   wherein R²⁷, R²⁸, R^(28a), R^(28b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R³³;    -   wherein R²⁹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R³⁴,        C(═O)OR³⁵, C(═O)SR³⁵, C(═O)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), OR³⁵,        S(═O)_(n)R³⁵, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), S(═O)_(m)OR³⁵,        N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), N(R³⁵)C(═O)R³⁴, N(R³⁵)C(═O)OR³⁵,        N(R³⁵)C(═O)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R³⁵),        N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), and N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR³⁵;    -   wherein R³⁰, R³¹, R^(31a), R^(31b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R³⁷;    -   wherein R³² is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁹, C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)SR⁴⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰, S(═O)_(n)R⁴⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁰,            N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰,            N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴⁰),            N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), and N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁰;    -   wherein R³³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴¹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)SR⁴³,            C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), OR⁴³, S(═O)_(n)R⁴³,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴³,            N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,            N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴³),            N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), and N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴³;    -   wherein R³⁴, R³⁵, R^(35a), R^(35b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R³⁶;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R⁵²;    -   wherein R³⁶ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁—C-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            C₂—C-haloalkynyl, N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), C(═O)NR^(53a)R^(53b),            S(═O)_(n)NR^(53a)R^(53b), OR⁵³ and S(═O)_(n)R⁵³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R⁵²;    -   wherein R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH,        O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁴;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)SR⁴⁶,            C(═O)N(R^(4a))(R^(46b)), OR⁴⁶, S(═O)_(n)R⁴⁶,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁶,            N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,            N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴⁶),            N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), and N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁶;    -   wherein R³⁹, R⁴⁰, R^(40a), R^(40b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁴⁷;    -   wherein R⁴¹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH,        O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), R^(43b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁴⁸;    -   wherein R⁴⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to        9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic        or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned        moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same        or different substituents R⁴⁹;    -   wherein R⁴⁵, R⁴⁶, R^(46a), R^(46b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   wherein R⁴⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁵⁰;    -   wherein R⁴⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or        fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein        said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,        same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein        said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁵¹;    -   wherein R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹ are independently selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R⁵² is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,        C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R⁵⁴,        C(═O)OR⁵³, C(═O)SR⁵³, C(═O)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), OR⁵³,        S(═O)_(n)R⁵³, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁵³,        N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), N(R⁵³)C(═O)R⁵⁴, N(R⁵³)C(═O)OR⁵³,        N(R⁵³)C(═O)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(n)(R⁵³),        N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), and N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(m)OR⁵³;    -   wherein R⁵³, R^(53a), R^(53b), R⁵⁴ are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.    -   In a preferred embodiment 3(B), R³ is selected from the group        consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 3- to 6-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,            same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently            unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or            different substituents R⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁵, C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶,            N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶, and            N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b));    -   wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸, C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), OR²⁸,            N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸, and            N(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b));    -   wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R²⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹, C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), OR³¹,            N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰, N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹,            N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b));    -   wherein R²⁵, R²⁶, R^(26a), R^(26b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³²;    -   wherein R²⁷, R²⁸, R^(28a), R^(28b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³³;    -   wherein R²⁹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³⁰, R³¹, R^(31a), R^(31b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³⁷;    -   wherein R³² is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁹, C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰,            N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰,            N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b));    -   wherein R³³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴¹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), OR⁴³,            N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,            N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b));    -   wherein R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁴;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), OR⁴⁶,            N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,            N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b));    -   wherein R³⁹, R⁴⁰, R^(40a), R^(40b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁴⁷;    -   wherein R⁴¹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), R^(43b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁴⁸;    -   wherein R⁴⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same        or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said        N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized,        and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the        aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁴⁹;    -   wherein R⁴⁵, R⁴⁶, R^(46a), R^(46b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   wherein R⁴⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁵⁰;    -   wherein R⁴⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁵¹;    -   wherein R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹ are independently selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,        OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl).    -   In further embodiment 3(C), R³ is selected from the group        consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 3- to 6-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,            same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently            unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or            different substituents R⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁵, C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶,            N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶, and            N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b));    -   wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸, C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), OR²⁸,            N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸, and            N(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b));    -   wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R²⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹, C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), OR³¹,            N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰, N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹,            N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b));    -   wherein R²⁵, R²⁶, R^(26a), R^(26b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³²;    -   wherein R²⁷, R²⁸, R^(28a), R^(28b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³³;    -   wherein R²⁹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³⁰, R³¹, R^(31a), R^(31b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R³⁷;    -   wherein R³² is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R³⁹, C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰,            N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰,            N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b));    -   wherein R³³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴¹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), OR⁴³,            N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,            N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b));    -   wherein R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered            saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms            selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are            independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁴;        -   (ii) C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), OR⁴⁶,            N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,            N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b));    -   wherein R³⁹, R⁴⁰, R^(40a), R^(40b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁴⁷;    -   wherein R⁴¹ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), R^(43b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁴⁸;    -   wherein R⁴⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially        unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic        ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same        or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said        N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized,        and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the        aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or        substituted with one or more, same or different substituents        R⁴⁹;    -   wherein R⁴⁵, R⁴⁶, R^(46a), R^(46b) are independently selected        from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   wherein R⁴⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁵⁰;    -   wherein R⁴⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R⁵¹;    -   wherein R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, R⁵¹ are independently selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,        OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and        N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein R³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) (L¹)_(y)-X¹,        -   (ii) (L¹)_(y)-X¹-(L²)_(y)-X², and        -   (iii) (L¹)_(y)-X¹-(L²)_(y)-X²-(L³)_(y)-X³; and        -   (iv) (L¹)_(y)-X¹-(L²)_(y)-X²-(L³)_(y)-X³-(L⁴)_(y)-X⁴    -   wherein X¹, X², X³, and X⁴ are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 3- to 6-membered        saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN,        NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,        NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);    -   wherein L¹, L², L³, and L⁴ are independently selected from the        group consisting of C(═O), C(═O)O, C(═O)N(R^(a)), O, N(R^(a)),        N(R^(a))C(═O),    -   wherein R^(a) is selected from the group consisting of H,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, and C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, and wherein y is 0 or 1.

In a further embodiment 3(D), R³ is selected from the group consistingof H, (C₁-C₄-alkyl)OH, (C₁-C₄-alkyl)NH₂, (C₁-C₄-alkyl)NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl),(C₁-C₄-alkyl)N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C(═O)NH₂,C(═O)NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C(═O)N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C(═O)R²⁵,(C₁-C₄-alkyl)C(═O)NH₂, (C₁-C₄-alkyl)C(═O)NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl),(C₁-C₄-alkyl)C(═O)N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alky), and (C₁-C₄-alkyl)C(═O)R²⁷,and a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclicring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected fromO, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), wherein R²⁵ and R²⁷ are independently a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl).

The following embodiments relate to R⁵ as defined above in the firstaspect A1.

In embodiment 5(A), R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of a 5- to6-membered partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹⁷. The following substituent meanings arerelevant in connection with embodiment 5(A):

-   -   R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,            same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said Nand/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰),            OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;        -   and/or two R¹⁷ present on one C-atom together form ═O;    -   R¹⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and            C₂—C-haloalkynyl;        -   (ii) C(═O)R²³, C(═O)OR²⁴, C(═O)SR²⁴,            C(═O)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), OR²⁴, S(═O)_(n)R²⁴,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁴,            N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), N(R²⁴)C(═O)R²³, N(R²⁴)C(═O)OR²⁴,            N(R²⁴)C(═O)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁴),            N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), and N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁴;    -   R²³, R²⁴, R^(24a), R^(24b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

In a preferred embodiment 5(B), R⁵ is selected from the group consistingof a 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or differentheteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹⁷; wherein R¹⁷ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰,N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, andN(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); and/or two R¹⁷ present on one C-atomtogether form ═O;

wherein R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁-C₂-alkyl, and C₁-C₂-haloalkyl.

In another embodiment 5(C), R⁵ has the formula (S1)

-   -   and wherein        -   A is N or CR⁵;    -   wherein R^(5a), R^(5b), R^(5c) are independently selected from        the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   with the proviso that at least one of R^(5a), R^(5b),                R^(5c) is not H;    -   or    -   R^(5a) is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   and    -   R^(5b) and R^(5c) together with the atoms to which they are        attached form a 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fully        unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said        heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different        heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or        S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein        each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned        cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted        with one or more, same or different substituents selected from        the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in the            aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

In another embodiment 5(D), R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofa 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9-to 10-membered fully unsaturated heterobicyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties isindependently substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰,C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹,N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned bicyclicmoieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,same or different substituents selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁹,C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b));

wherein R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from thegroup consisting of H, C₁-C₂-alkyl, and C₁-C₂-haloalkyl.

In another embodiment 5(E), R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofa 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or differentheteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹⁷; wherein R¹⁷ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);and/or two R¹⁷ present on one C-atom together form ═O.

In another embodiment 5(F), R⁵ is selected from the group consisting ofa 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or differentheteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹⁷; wherein R¹⁷ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₂-alkyl, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl, OH,O(C₁-C₂-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₂-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₂-alkyl)(C₁-C₂-alkyl);and/or two R¹⁷ present on one C-atom together form ═O.

Detailed Description Relating to Aspects B1 to B5

In the following, preferred embodiments of the substituents in the aboveformula (I) are described in further detail.

The following embodiments relate to R¹ as defined above in the firstaspect B1.

In embodiment 1(A), R¹ is a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring or a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁶; wherein R⁶ is selected from the groupconsisting of

-   -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom        in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted        with one or more, same or different substituents R⁷;    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²; and    -   wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of    -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and        C₂-C₆-alkynyl,    -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),        OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,        N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,        N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),        N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹².

The following substituent meanings are relevant in connection withembodiment 1(A):

-   -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            C(═O)NR^(15a)R^(15b), S(═O)_(n)NR^(15a)R^(15b), OR¹⁵ and            S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁶, C(═O)OR¹⁵,        C(═O)SR¹⁵, C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), OR¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵,        N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)C(═O)R¹⁶, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)OR¹⁵,        N(R¹⁵)C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R¹⁵),        N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), and N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵;    -   R¹⁵, R^(15a), R^(15b), R¹⁶ are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

Preferably, the following substituent meanings are relevant inconnection with embodiment 1(A):

-   -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₃-alkyl, C₂-C₃-alkenyl and        C₂-C₃-alkynyl.

In a preferred embodiment 1(B), R¹ is a 5- to 6-membered fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclicring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected fromO, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, andC₂-C₄-haloalkynyl.

In a further embodiment 1(C), R¹ is a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, and trifluoromethyl.

In a further embodiment 1(D), R¹ is phenyl.

In a further embodiment 1(E), R¹ is 4-fluorophenyl.

In a further embodiment 1(F), R¹ is 3-fluorophenyl.

In a further embodiment 1(G), R¹ is 4-cyanophenyl.

In a further embodiment 1(H), R¹ is 3-cyanophenyl.

In a further embodiment 1(1), R¹ is 4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl.

In a further embodiment 1(J), R¹ is furan-2-yl.

The following embodiments relate to R² as defined above in the firstaspect B1.

In embodiment 2(A), R² is halogen, NH₂, NH(C₁-C₃-alkyl), orN(C₁-C₃-alkyl)(C₁-C₃-alkyl).In a preferred embodiment 2(B), R² is halogen, NH₂, NH(CH₃), or N(CH₃)₂.In a more preferred embodiment 2(C), R² is NH₂.

The following embodiments relate to R³ as defined above in the firstaspect B1.

-   -   In embodiment 3(A), R³ is        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring or a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated            or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring,            wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises            one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O,            N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently            oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable            carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is            independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,            same or different substituents R⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;    -   wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;            and    -   wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹².    -   In a preferred embodiment 3(B), R³ is        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring or a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated            or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring,            wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises            one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O,            N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently            oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable            carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is            independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,            same or different substituents selected from the group            consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl,            C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;

The following substituent meanings are relevant in connection withembodiments 3(A) and 3(B):

-   -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of        -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned            moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with            one or more, same or different substituents R¹³;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁—C-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,            C₂—C-haloalkynyl, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), C(═O)NR^(15a)R^(15b),            S(═O)_(n)NR^(15a)R^(15b), OR¹⁵ and S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵;        -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or            fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6-            to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;    -   R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁶, C(═O)OR¹⁵,        C(═O)SR¹⁵, C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), OR¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵,        S(═O)_(n)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵,        N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)C(═O)R¹⁶, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)OR¹⁵,        N(R¹⁵)C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R¹⁵),        N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), and N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵;    -   R¹⁵, R^(15a), R^(15b), R¹⁶ are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

Preferably, the following substituent meanings are relevant inconnection with embodiments 3(A) and 3(B):

-   -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₃-alkyl, C₂-C₃-alkenyl and        C₂-C₃-alkynyl.

In a further embodiment 3(C), R³ is

-   -   (i) H or a 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully        unsaturated carbocyclic ring, wherein each substitutable        carbonatom in the aforementioned moieties is independently        unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents selected from the group consisting of CN and NO₂;        or    -   (ii) C(═O)NH₂.

In a further embodiment 3(D), R³ is H.

In a further embodiment 3(E), R³ is 3-nitrophenyl.

In a further embodiment 3(F), R³ is 3-cyanophenyl.

In a further embodiment 3(G), R³ is cyclohexyl.

In a further embodiment 3(H), R³ is C(═O)NH₂.

The following embodiments relate to R⁵ as defined above in the firstaspect B1.

In embodiment 5(A), R⁵ is a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring or a9- to 10-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more N-atoms, and wherein saidN-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moietiesis independently substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁷, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom inthe aforementioned bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁷.

In a preferred embodiment 5(B), R⁵ is a 5- to 6-membered fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring or a 9- to 10-memberedfully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more N-atoms, andwherein said N-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, andwherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementionedcyclic moieties is independently substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹⁷, and wherein each substitutable carbon orheteroatom in the aforementioned bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁷.

The following substituent meanings are relevant in connection withembodiments 5(A) and 5(B):

-   -   R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰),            OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;    -   R¹⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        N(R^(20a))(R²⁰), and OR²⁰;    -   R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from the        group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;    -   and wherein    -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and    -   m is 1 or 2.

Preferably, the following substituent meanings are relevant inconnection with embodiments 5(A) and 5(B):

-   -   R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,        C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and        N(R^(20a))(R^(20b));    -   R²⁰R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from the group        consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,        C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;

In a more preferred embodiment 5(C), R⁵ has the formula (S1)

-   -   and wherein        -   A is N or CR^(5c);    -   R^(5a), R^(5b), R^(5c) are independently selected from the group        consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   with the proviso that at least one of R^(5a), R^(5b),                R^(5c) is not H;    -   or    -   R^(5a) is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   and    -   R^(5b) and R^(5c) together with the atoms to which they are        attached form a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic        or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises        one or more N-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is        independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,        same or different substituents selected from the group        consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R¹⁸;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,            C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,            N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),            N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;

In a more preferred embodiment 5(D), R⁵ has the formula (S1)

-   -   and wherein        -   A is N or CR⁵;    -   R^(5a), R^(5b), R^(5c) are independently selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b))    -   or    -   R^(5a) is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN,        NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,        C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰,        and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b))    -   and    -   R^(5b) and R^(5c) together with the atoms to which they are        attached form a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic        or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises        one or more N-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is        independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,        same or different substituents selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b));

In a more preferred embodiment 5(E), R⁵ is a 6-membered fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring or a 9- to 10-memberedfully unsaturated heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more N-atoms, and wherein saidN-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moietiesis independently substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), andwherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementionedbicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with oneor more, same or different substituents selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl,OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b));

The following substituent meanings are relevant in connection withembodiments 5(C), 5(D) and 5(E):

-   -   R¹⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,        N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and OR²⁰;    -   R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from the group        consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,        C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;

In a further embodiment 5(F), R⁵ is a 6-membered fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring or a 9- to 10-membered fullyunsaturated heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more N-atoms, and wherein saidN-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moietiesis independently substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, —OH, —OCH₃,—CH₃, —CF₃, and —NHCH₃, and wherein each substitutable carbon orheteroatom in the aforementioned bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, —OH, —OCH₃,—CH₃, —CF₃, and —NHCH₃.

In a further embodiment 5(G), R⁵ is 4-hydroxyphenyl.In a further embodiment 5(H), R⁵ is 3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl.In a further embodiment 5(I), R⁵ is 3,5-dichloro-4-hydroxyphenyl.In a further embodiment 5(J), R⁵ is 3-bromo-4-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl.In a further embodiment 5(K), R⁵ is 2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl.In a further embodiment 5(L), R⁵ is 2-(N-methylamino)pyridin-4-yl.In a further embodiment 5(M), R⁵ is2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl.In a further embodiment 5(N), R⁵ is quinolin-6-yl.In a further embodiment 5(O), R⁵ is 1H-indazol-5-yl.

It is to be understood that the above embodiments 1(D)-1(J) regardingR¹, 2(C) regarding R², 3(D)-3(H) regarding R³ and 5(G)-5(O) regardingR⁵, are also disclosed in combination with each other.

The following combinations of embodiments of the first aspect B1, whichare summarized in Table 1 are preferred.

TABLE 1 Line R¹ R² R³ R⁵ 1 1(B) 2(B) 3(C) 5(C) 1 1(C) 2(B) 3(C) 5(C) 11(D) 2(B) 3(C) 5(C) 1 1(B) 2(C) 3(C) 5(C) 1 1(C) 2(C) 3(C) 5(C) 1 1(D)2(C) 3(C) 5(C) 1 1(B) 2(B) 3(D) 5(C) 1 1(C) 2(B) 3(D) 5(C) 1 1(D) 2(B)3(D) 5(C) 1 1(B) 2(C) 3(D) 5(C) 1 1(C) 2(C) 3(D) 5(C) 1 1(D) 2(C) 3(D)5(C) 1 1(B) 2(B) 3(C) 5(H) 1 1(C) 2(B) 3(C) 5(H) 1 1(D) 2(B) 3(C) 5(H) 11(B) 2(C) 3(C) 5(H) 1 1(C) 2(C) 3(C) 5(H) 1 1(D) 2(C) 3(C) 5(H) 1 1(B)2(B) 3(D) 5(H) 1 1(C) 2(B) 3(D) 5(H) 1 1(D) 2(B) 3(D) 5(H) 1 1(B) 2(C)3(D) 5(H) 1 1(C) 2(C) 3(D) 5(H) 1 1(D) 2(C) 3(D) 5(H)

Definitions Relating to Aspects A1 to A5 and B1 to B5

The term “compound(s) of the present invention” is to be understood asequivalent to the term “compound(s) according to the invention”,therefore also comprising a salt, stereoisomer, tautomer, isotopologue,or N-oxide thereof.

The compounds according to the invention may be amorphous or may existin one or more different crystalline states (polymorphs) which may havedifferent macroscopic properties such as stability or show differentbiological properties such as activities. The present invention relatesto amorphous and crystalline compounds of formula (I), mixtures ofdifferent crystalline states of the respective compound of theinvention, as well as amorphous or crystalline salts thereof.

Salts of the compounds according to the invention are preferablypharmaceutically acceptable salts, such as those containing counterionspresent in drug products listed in the US FDA Orange Book database. Theycan be formed in a customary manner, e.g., by reacting the compound withan acid of the anion in question if the compounds according to theinvention have a basic functionality or by reacting acidic compoundsaccording to the invention with a suitable base.

Suitable cationic counterions are in particular the ions of the alkalimetals, preferably lithium, sodium and potassium, of the alkaline earthmetals, preferably calcium, magnesium and barium, and of the transitionmetals, preferably manganese, copper, silver, zinc and iron, and alsoammonium (NH₄ ⁺) and substituted ammonium in which one to four of thehydrogen atoms are replaced by C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-hydroxyalkyl,C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl,hydroxy-C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, phenyl or benzyl. Examples ofsubstituted ammonium ions comprise methylammonium, isopropylammonium,dimethylammonium, diisopropylammonium, trimethylammonium,tetramethylammonium, tetraethylammonium, tetrabutylammonium,2-hydroxyethylammonium, 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl-ammonium,bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium, benzyltrimethylammonium andbenzyltriethylammonium, furthermore the cations of 1,4-piperazine,meglumine, benzathine and lysine.

Suitable acidic counterions are in particular chloride, bromide,hydrogensulfate, sulfate, dihydrogenphosphate, hydrogenphosphate,phosphate, nitrate, bicarbonate, carbonate, hexafluorosilicate,hexafluorophosphate, benzoate, and the anions of C₁-C₄-alkanoic acids,preferably formate, acetate, propionate and butyrate, furthermorelactate, gluconate, and poly acids such as succinate, oxalate, maleate,fumarate, malate, tartrate and citrate, furthermore sulfonate anionssuch as besylate (benzenesulfonate), tosylate (p-toluenesulfonate),napsylate (naphthalene-2-sulfonate), mesylate (methanesulfonate),esylate (ethanesulfonate), and ethanedisulfonate. They can be formed byreacting compounds according to the invention that have a basicfunctionality with an acid of the corresponding anion.

Depending on the substitution pattern, the compounds according to theinvention may have one or more centres of chirality, including axialchirality. The invention provides both pure enantiomers or purediastereomers of the compounds according to the invention, and theirmixtures, including racemic mixtures. Suitable compounds according tothe invention also include all possible geometrical stereoisomers(cis/trans isomers or E/Z isomers) and mixtures thereof. Cis/transisomers may be present with respect to, e.g., an alkene, carbon-nitrogendouble-bond or amide group.

Tautomers may be formed, if a substituent is present at the compound offormula (I), which allows for the formation of tautomers such asketo-enol tautomers, imine-enamine tautomers, amide-imidic acidtautomers or the like.

An isotopologue is an isotopically enriched compound. The term“isotopically enriched compound” refers to a compound containing atleast one atom having an isotopic composition other than the naturalisotopic composition of that atom. Preferably, the isotopologue is adeuteriumenriched compound.

The term “N-oxide” includes any compound of the present invention whichhas at least one tertiary nitrogen atom that is oxidized to a N-oxidemoiety.

The term “substituted”, as used herein, means that a hydrogen atombonded to a designated atom is replaced with a specified substituent,provided that the substitution results in a stable or chemicallyfeasible compound. Unless otherwise indicated, a substituted atom mayhave one or more substituents and each substituent is independentlyselected.

The term “substitutable”, when used in reference to a designated atom,means that attached to the atom is a hydrogen, which can be replacedwith a suitable substituent.

When it is referred to certain atoms or moieties being substituted with“one or more” substituents, the term “one or more” is intended to coverat least one substituent, e.g. 1 to 10 substituents, preferably 1, 2, 3,4, or 5 substituents, more preferably 1, 2, or 3 substituents, mostpreferably 1, or 2 substituents. When neither the term “unsubstituted”nor “substituted” is explicitly mentioned concerning a moiety, saidmoiety is to be considered as unsubstituted.

The organic moieties mentioned in the above definitions of the variablesare—like the term halogen—collective terms for individual listings ofthe individual group members. The prefix C_(n)-C_(m) indicates in eachcase the possible number of carbon atoms in the group.

The term “halogen” denotes in each case fluorine, bromine, chlorine oriodine, in particular fluorine or chlorine.

The term “alkyl” as used herein denotes in each case a straight-chain orbranched alkyl group having usually from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, preferably1 to 5 or 1 to 4 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 to 3 or 1 to 2 or 1carbon atoms. Examples of an alkyl group are methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,iso-propyl, n-butyl, 2-butyl, iso-butyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl,1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl, 2,2-dimethylpropyl,1-ethylpropyl, n-hexyl, 1,1-dimethylpropyl, 1,2-dimethylpropyl,1-methylpentyl, 2-methylpentyl, 3-methylpentyl, 4-methylpentyl,1,1-dimethylbutyl, 1,2-dimethylbutyl, 1,3-dimethylbutyl,2,2-dimethylbutyl, 2,3-dimethylbutyl, 3,3-dimethylbutyl, 1-ethylbutyl,2-ethylbutyl, 1,1,2-trimethylpropyl, 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl,1-ethyl-1-methylpropyl, and 1-ethyl-2-methylpropyl.

The term “haloalkyl” as used herein denotes in each case astraight-chain or branched alkyl group having usually from 1 to 10carbon atoms, frequently from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, preferably from 1 to4 carbon atoms, wherein the hydrogen atoms of this group are partiallyor totally replaced with halogen atoms. Preferred haloalkyl moieties areselected from C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, more preferably from C₁-C₃-haloalkyl orC₁-C₂-haloalkyl, in particular from C₁-C₂-fluoroalkyl such asfluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, 1-fluoroethyl,2-fluoroethyl, 2,2-difluoroethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl,pentafluoroethyl, and the like.

The term “alkenyl” as used herein denotes in each case an unsaturatedhydrocarbon group having usually 2 to 6, preferably 2 to 4 carbon atomscomprising at least one carbon-carbon double bond in any position, e.g.vinyl (ethenyl), allyl (2-propen-1-yl), 1-propen-1-yl, 2-propen-2-yl,methallyl (2-methylprop-2-en-1-yl), 2-buten-1-yl, 3-buten-1-yl,2-penten-1-yl, 3-penten-1-yl, 4-penten-1-yl, 1-methylbut-2-en-1-yl,2-ethylprop-2-en-1-yl and the like. If geometric isomers are possiblewith regard to the double bond, the present invention relates to both,the E- and Z-isomers. Preferred alkenyl groups according to theinvention are terminal alkenyl groups. The bonding of vinyl isexemplified below.

The term “haloalkenyl” as used herein refers to an alkenyl group asdefined above, wherein the hydrogen atoms are partially or totallyreplaced with halogen atoms.

The term “alkynyl” as used herein denotes in each case an unsaturatedhydrocarbon group having usually 2 to 6, preferably 2 to 5 or 2 to 4carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 3 carbon atoms, comprising at leastone carbon-carbon triple bond in any position, e.g. ethynyl, propargyl(2-propyn-1-yl), 1-propyn-1-yl, 1-methylprop-2-yn-1-yl), 2-butyn-1-yl,3-butyn-1-yl, 1-pentyn-1-yl, 3-pentyn-1-yl, 4-pentyn-1-yl,1-methylbut-2-yn-1-yl, 1-ethylprop-2-yn-1-yl and the like.

The term “haloalkynyl” as used herein refers to an alkynyl group asdefined above, wherein the hydrogen atoms are partially or totallyreplaced with halogen atoms.

The term “alkoxy” as used herein denotes in each case a straight-chainor branched alkyl group which is bonded via an oxygen atom and hasusually from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 2 carbon atoms, morepreferably 1 carbon atom. Examples of an alkoxy group are methoxy,ethoxy, n-propoxy, iso-propoxy, n-butyloxy, 2-butyloxy, iso-butyloxy,tert.-butyloxy, and the like.

The term “haloalkoxy” as used herein denotes in each case astraight-chain or branched alkoxy group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms,preferably 1 to 2 carbon atoms, more preferably 1 carbon atom, whereinthe hydrogen atoms of this group are partially or totally replaced withhalogen atoms, in particular fluorine atoms. Preferred haloalkoxymoieties include C₁-haloalkoxy, in particular C₁-fluoroalkoxy, such astrifluoromethoxy and the like.

The term “carbocyclic” includes, unless otherwise indicated, in generala 3- to 9-membered, preferably a 4- to 8-membered or a 5- to 7-membered,more preferably a 5- or 6-membered monocyclic ring comprising 3 to 9,preferably 4 to 8 or 5 to 7, more preferably 5 or 6 carbon atoms. Thecarbocycle may be saturated, partially unsaturated, or fullyunsaturated. Preferably, the term “carbocycle” covers cycloalkyl andcycloalkenyl groups as defined above, for example cyclopropane,cyclobutane, cyclopentane and cyclohexane rings. When it is referred to“fully unsaturated” carbocycles, this term also includes “aromatic”carbocycles or aryls. In certain preferred embodiments, a fullyunsaturated carbocycle is an aromatic carbocycle as defined below,preferably a 6-membered aromatic carbocycle. Phenyl is a preferred fullyunsaturated carbocycle.

The term “carbobicyclic” includes in general bicyclic 6 to 14-membered,preferably 7- to 12-membered or 8- to 10-membered, more preferably 9- or10-membered bicyclic rings comprising 6 to 14, preferably 7 to 12 or 8to 10, more preferably 9 or 10 carbon atoms. The carbobicycle may besaturated, partially unsaturated, or fully unsaturated. Preferably, theterm “carbobicycle” covers bicycloalkyl, bicycloalkenyl and bicyclicaromatic groups, for example bicyclohexane (decalin), bicycloheptane(such as norbornane), bicyclooctane (such as bicyclo[2.2.2]octane,bicyclo[3.2.1]octane or bicyclo[4.2.0]octane), bicyclononane (such asbicyclo[3.3.1]nonane or bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane), bicyclodecane (such asbicyclo[4.4.0]decane), bicycloundecane (such as bicyclo[3.3.3]undecane),norbornene, naphthalene and the like. Preferably, the carbobicycle is afused carbobicycle, for example naphthalene and the like.

The term “heterocyclic” includes, unless otherwise indicated, in generala 3- to 9-membered, preferably a 4- to 8-membered or 5- to 7-membered,more preferably 5- or 6-membered, in particular 6-membered monocyclicring. The heterocycle may be saturated, partially unsaturated, or fullyunsaturated. As used in this context, the term “fully unsaturated” alsoincludes “aromatic”. In a preferred embodiment, a fully unsaturatedheterocycle is thus an aromatic heterocycle, preferably a 5- or6-membered aromatic heterocycle comprising one or more, e.g. 1, 2, 3, or4, preferably 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S as ringmembers, where S-atoms as ring members may be present as S, SO or SO₂.Examples of aromatic heterocycles are provided below in connection withthe definition of “hetaryl”. “Hetaryls” or “heteroaryls” are covered bythe term “heterocycles”. The saturated or partially unsaturatedheterocycles usually comprise 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, preferably 1, 2 or 3heteroatoms selected from N, O and S as ring members, where S-atoms asring members may be present as S, SO or SO₂. Preferably, the S atom willnot be present in oxidized form in fully unsaturated compounds. Inparticular, the following scenarios are covered:

A skilled person is aware that resonance structures of the oxidizedforms may be possible.

Saturated heterocycles include, unless otherwise indicated, in general3- to 9-membered, preferably 4- to 8-membered or 5- to 7-membered, morepreferably 5- or 6-membered monocyclic rings comprising 3 to 9,preferably 4 to 8 or 5 to 7, more preferably 5 or 6 atoms comprising atleast one heteroatom, such as pyrrolidine, tetrahydrothiophene,tetrahydrofuran, piperidine, tetrahydropyran, dioxane, morpholine orpiperazine.

The term “hetaryl” or “heteroaryl” or “aromatic heterocycle” or“aromatic heterocyclic ring” includes monocyclic 5- or 6-memberedaromatic heterocycles comprising as ring members 1, 2, 3 or 4heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, where S-atoms as ring members maybe present as S, SO or SO₂. Preferably, the S atom will not be presentin oxidized form in fully unsaturated compounds. In particular, thefollowing scenarios are covered:

A skilled person is aware that resonance structures of the oxidizedforms may be possible. Examples of 5- or 6-membered aromaticheterocycles include pyridyl, i.e. 2-, 3-, or 4-pyridyl, pyrimidinyl,i.e. 2-, 4- or 5-pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, i.e. 3- or4-pyridazinyl, thienyl, i.e. 2- or 3-thienyl, furyl, i.e. 2- or 3-furyl,pyrrolyl, i.e. 2- or 3-pyrrolyl, oxazolyl, i.e. 2-, 3- or 5-oxazolyl,isoxazolyl, i.e. 3-, 4- or 5-isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, i.e. 2-, 3- or5-thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, i.e. 3-, 4- or 5-isothiazolyl, pyrazolyl,i.e. 1-, 3-, 4- or 5-pyrazolyl, i.e. 1-, 2-, 4- or 5-imidazolyl,oxadiazolyl, e.g. 2- or 5-[1,3,4]oxadiazolyl, 4- or5-(1,2,3-oxadiazol)yl, 3- or 5-(1,2,4-oxadiazol)yl, 2- or5-(1,3,4-thiadiazol)yl, thiadiazolyl, e.g. 2- or 5-(1,3,4-thiadiazol)yl,4- or 5-(1,2,3-thiadiazol)yl, 3- or 5-(1,2,4-thiadiazol)yl, triazolyl,e.g. 1H-, 2H- or 3H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl, 2H-triazol-3-yl, 1H-, 2H-, or4H-1,2,4-triazolyl and tetrazolyl, i.e. 1H- or 2H-tetrazolyl.

The term “heterobicyclic” includes in general bicyclic 6 to 14-membered,preferably 7- to 12-membered or 8- to 10-membered, more preferably 9- or10-membered bicyclic rings comprising as ring members 1, 2, 3 or 4heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, where S-atoms as ring members maybe present as S, SO or SO₂. The heterobicycle may be saturated,partially unsaturated, or fully unsaturated. Examples of heterobicyclesinclude benzofuranyl, benzothienyl, indolyl, indazolyl, benzimidazolyl,benzoxathiazolyl, benzoxadiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, benzoxazinyl,quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, purinyl, 1,8-naphthyridyl, pteridyl,pyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidyl, pyridoimidazolyl, triethylenediamine orquinuclidine and the like. Preferably, the heterobicycle is a fusedheterobicycle, for example quinolinyl and the like.

As used in the specification and the claims, the singular forms of “a”and “an” also include the corresponding plurals unless the contextclearly dictates otherwise. The same applies for plural forms usedherein, which also include the singular forms unless the context clearlydictates otherwise.

The terms “about” and “approximately” in the context of the presentinvention denotes an interval of accuracy that a person skilled in theart will understand to still ensure the technical effect of the featurein question. The term typically indicates a deviation from the indicatednumerical value of ±10% and preferably ±5%.

It needs to be understood that the term “comprising” is not limiting.For the purposes of the present invention, the term “consisting of” isconsidered to be a preferred embodiment of the term “comprising of”. Ifhereinafter a group is defined to comprise at least a certain number ofembodiments, this is also meant to encompass a group which preferablyconsists of these embodiments only.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” as used herein refersto compounds commonly comprised in pharmaceutical compositions, whichare known to the skilled person. Examples of suitable excipients areexemplary listed below. Typically, a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient can be defined as being pharmaceutically inactive.

The term “treatment” is to be understood as also including the option of“prophylaxis”. Thus, whenever reference is made herein to a “treatment”or “treating”, this is to be understood as “treatment and/orprophylaxis” or “treating and/or preventing”.

Description of Pharmaceutical Compositions According to the PresentInvention

A pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention may beformulated for oral, buccal, nasal, rectal, topical, transdermal orparenteral application. Oral application may be preferred. Parenteralapplication can also be preferred and includes intravenous,intraarterial, intratumoral, intrathecal, intravesical, intramuscular orsubcutaneous administration. The compound according to formula (I)should be applied in pharmaceutically effective amounts, for example inthe amounts as set out herein below.

A pharmaceutical composition of the present invention may also bedesignated as formulation or dosage form. A compound of formula (I) mayalso be designated in the following as (pharmaceutically) active agentor active compound.

Pharmaceutical compositions may be solid or liquid dosage forms or mayhave an intermediate, e.g. gel-like character depending inter alia onthe route of administration.

In general, the inventive dosage forms can comprise variouspharmaceutically acceptable excipients, which will be selected dependingon which functionality is to be achieved for the dosage form. A“pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” in the meaning of the presentinvention can be any substance used for the preparation ofpharmaceutical dosage forms, including coating materials, film-formingmaterials, fillers, disintegrating agents, release-modifying materials,carrier materials, diluents, binding agents and other adjuvants. Typicalpharmaceutically acceptable excipients include substances like sucrose,mannitol, sorbitol, starch and starch derivatives, lactose, andlubricating agents such as magnesium stearate, disintegrants andbuffering agents.

The term “carrier” denotes pharmaceutically acceptable organic orinorganic carrier substances with which the active ingredient iscombined to facilitate the application. Suitable pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers include, for instance, water, aqueous saltsolutions, alcohols, oils, preferably vegetable oils, propylene glycol,polyoxyethelene sorbitans, polyethylene-polypropylene block co-polymerssuch as poloxamer 188 or poloxamer 407, polyethylene glycols such aspolyethylene glycol 200, 300, 400, 600, etc., gelatin, lactose, amylose,magnesium stearate, surfactants, perfume oil, fatty acid monoglycerides,diglycerides and triglycerides, polyoxyethylated medium or long chainfatty acids such as ricinoleic acid, and polyoxyethylated fatty acidmono-, di, and triglycerides such as capric or caprilic acids,petroethral fatty acid esters, hydroxymethyl celluloses such ashydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl, hydroxypropyl acetatesuccinate, polyvinylpyrrolidone, crosspovidone and the like. Thepharmaceutical compositions can be sterile and, if desired, mixed withauxiliary agents, like lubricants, preservatives, stabilizers, wettingagents, emulsifiers, salts for influencing osmotic pressure, buffers,colorings, flavoring and/or aromatic substances and the like which donot deleteriously react with the active compound.

If liquid dosage forms are considered for the present invention, thesecan include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, solutions,suspensions and syrups containing inert diluents commonly used in theart such as water. These dosage forms may contain e.g. microcrystallinecellulose for imparting bulk, alginic acid or sodium alginate as asuspending agent, methylcellulose as a viscosity enhancer andsweeteners/flavouring agents.

For parenteral application, particularly suitable vehicles consist ofsolutions, preferably oily or aqueous solutions, as well as suspensions,emulsions, or implants. Pharmaceutical formulations for parenteraladministration are particularly preferred and include aqueous solutionsof the compounds of formula (I) in water-soluble form. Additionally,suspensions of the compounds of formula (I) may be prepared asappropriate oily injection suspensions. Suitable lipophilic solvents orvehicles include fatty oils such as sesame oil, soybean oil, ortocopherols, or synthetic fatty acid esters, such as ethyl oleate ortriglycerides, or liposomes. Aqueous injection suspensions may containsubstances which increase the viscosity of the suspension, such assodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sorbitol, or dextran.

Particularly preferred dosage forms are injectable preparations of acompound of formula (I). Thus, sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginoussuspensions can for example be formulated according to the known artusing suitable dispersing agents, wetting agents and/or suspendingagents. A sterile injectable preparation can also be a sterileinjectable solution or suspension or an emulsion in a non-toxicparenterally acceptable diluant or solvent. Among the acceptablevehicles and solvents that can be used are water and isotonic sodiumchloride solution. Sterile oils are also conventionally used as solventor suspending medium.

Suppositories for rectal administration of a compound of formula (I) canbe prepared by e.g. mixing the compound with a suitable non-irritatingexcipient such as cocoa butter, synthetic triglycerides and polyethyleneglycols which are solid at room temperature but liquid at rectaltemperature such that they will melt in the rectum and release thecompound according to formula (I) from said suppositories.

For administration by inhalation, the compounds according to the presentinvention may be conveniently delivered in the form of an aerosol sprayfrom pressurized packs or a nebulizer, with the use of a suitablepropellant, e.g., dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorofluoromethane,dichlorotetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide or other suitable gas. In thecase of a pressurized aerosol the dosage unit may be determined byproviding a valve to deliver a metered amount. Capsules and cartridgesof e.g. gelatin for use in an inhaler or insufflator may be formulatedcontaining a powder mix of the compound and a suitable powder base suchas lactose or starch.

Oral dosage forms may be liquid or solid and include e.g. tablets,troches, pills, capsules, powders, effervescent formulations, drageesand granules. Pharmaceutical preparations for oral use can be obtainedas solid excipient, optionally grinding a resulting mixture, andprocessing the mixture of granules, after adding suitable auxiliaries,if desired, to obtain tablets or dragee cores. Suitable excipients are,in particular, fillers such as sugars, including lactose, sucrose,mannitol, or sorbitol; cellulose preparations such as, for example,maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gumtragacanth, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, sodiumcarboxymethylcellulose, and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). If desired,disintegrating agents may be added, such as the cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone (crosspovidone), agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereofsuch as sodium alginate. The oral dosage forms may be formulated toensure an immediate release of the compound of formula (I) or asustained release of the compound of formula (I).

A solid dosage form may comprise a film coating. For example, theinventive dosage form may be in the form of a so-called film tablet. Acapsule of the invention may be a two-piece hard gelatin capsule, atwo-piece hydroxypropylmethylcellulose capsule, a two-piece capsule madeof vegetable or plant-based cellulose or a two-piece capsule made ofpolysaccharide.

The dosage form according to the invention may be formulated for topicalapplication. Suitable pharmaceutical application forms for such anapplication may be a topical nasal spray, sublingual administrationforms and controlled and/or sustained release skin patches. For buccaladministration, the compositions may take the form of tablets orlozenges formulated in conventional manner.

The compositions may conveniently be presented in unit dosage forms andmay be prepared by any of the methods well known in the art of pharmacy.The methods can include the step of bringing the compounds intoassociation with a carrier which constitutes one or more accessoryingredients. In general, the compositions are prepared by uniformly andintimately bringing the compounds into association with a liquidcarrier, a finely divided solid carrier, or both, and then, ifnecessary, shaping the product. Liquid dose units are vials or ampoules.Solid dose units are tablets, capsules and suppositories.

As regards human patients, the compound of formula (I) may beadministered to a patient in an amount of about 0.001 mg to about 5000mg per day, preferably of about 0.01 mg to about 100 mg per day, morepreferably of about 0.1 mg to about 50 mg per day, which is theeffective amount. The phrase “effective amount” means an amount ofcompound that, when administered to a mammal in need of such treatment,is sufficient to treat or prevent a particular disease or condition.

Furthermore, the pharmaceutical composition may also contain thecompound of formula (I) as a prodrug such as an ester or amide thereof.A prodrug is any compound which is converted under physiologicalconditions or by solvolysis to any of the compounds of the invention. Aprodrug may be inactive prior to administration but may be converted toan active compound of the invention in vivo.

Indications, for which the compounds of the present invention may beused

The compounds according to the present invention are preferably used forthe treatment of a disease selected from the group consisting of cancer,Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease,psychosis, stroke, extra pyramidal syndrome (in particular dystonia,akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia), attention deficitdisorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cirrhosis, fibrosis, fatty liver,addictive behavior, dermal fibrosis (in particular dermal fibrosis inscleroderma), sleep disorders, AIDS, autoimmune diseases, infections,atherosclerosis and ischemia-reperfusion injury. The use for thetreatment of cancer is particularly preferred.

More generally, the compounds according to the present invention can beused for the treatment of a disease selected from the group consistingof neurodegenerative, proliferative, inflammatory and infectiousdiseases, sickle cell disease, diabetic nephropathy, cognition and CNSdisorders. The proliferative diseases include cancer.

Preferably, said cancer is selected from the group consisting of breastcancer, inflammatory breast cancer, ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma,colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, insulinomas, adenocarcinoma, ductaladenocarcinoma, adenosquamous carcinoma, acinar cell carcinoma,glucagonoma, skin cancer, melanoma, metastatic melanoma, lung cancer,small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, squamous cellcarcinoma, adenocarcinoma, large cell carcinoma, brain (gliomas),glioblastomas, astrocytomas, glioblastoma multiforme, Bannayan-Zonanasyndrome, Cowden disease, Lhermitte-Duclos disease, Wilm's tumor,Ewing's sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, ependymoma, medulloblastoma, head andneck, kidney, liver, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, adenocarcinoma,ductal adenocarcinoma, adenosquamous carcinoma, acinar cell carcinoma,glucagonoma, insulinoma, prostate, sarcoma, osteosarcoma, giant celltumor of bone, thyroid, lymphoblastic T cell leukemia, chronicmyelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, hairy-cell leukemia,acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, chronicneutrophilic leukemia, acute lymphoblastic T cell leukemia,plasmacytoma, Immunoblastic large cell leukemia, mantle cell leukemia,multiple myeloma, megakaryoblastic leukemia, multiple myeloma, acutemegakaryocyte leukemia, promyelocytic leukemia, erythroleukemia,malignant lymphoma, hodgkins lymphoma, non-hodgkins lymphoma,lymphoblastic T cell lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, follicular lymphoma,neuroblastoma, bladder cancer, urothelial cancer, vulval cancer,cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, renal cancer, mesothelioma,esophageal cancer, salivary gland cancer, hepatocellular cancer, gastriccancer, nasopharangeal cancer, buccal cancer, cancer of the mouth, GIST(gastrointestinal stromal tumor), neuroendocrine cancers and testicularcancer.

More preferably, said cancer cancer is selected from the groupconsisting of brain (gliomas), glioblastomas, astrocytomas, glioblastomamultiforme, Bannayan-Zonana syndrome, Cowden disease, Lhermitte-Duclosdisease, breast, colon, head and neck, kidney, lung, liver, melanoma,ovarian, pancreatic, adenocarcinoma, ductal adenocarcinoma,adenosquamous carcinoma, acinar cell carcinoma, glucagonoma, insulinoma,prostate, sarcoma and thyroid cancer.

Additionally, the compounds of the invention may be used to treatinflammation associated with autoimmune diseases or diseases resultingfrom inflammation including systemic lupus erythematosis, Addison'sdisease, autoimmune polyglandular disease (also known as autoimmunepolyglandular syndrome), glomerulonephritis, rheumatoid arthritisscleroderma, chronic thyroiditis, Graves' disease, autoimmune gastritis,diabetes, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, glomerulonephritis, rheumatoidarthritis autoimmune neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, atopic dermatitis,chronic active hepatitis, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis,inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease,psoriasis, graft vs. host disease, asthma, bronchitis, acutepancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and allergies of various types.

The compounds of the present invention may also be used to treat aneurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease (includingearly onset Alzheimer's disease), Parkinson's disease, amyotrophiclateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, senile chorea, Sydenham'schorea, frontotemporal lobar dementia, spinocerebellar ataxia, dementiawith Lewy bodies, cerebral ischemia or neurodegenerative disease causedby traumatic injury, glutamate neurotoxicity, hypoxia, peripheralneuropathy, including mononeuropathy, multiple mononeuropathy orpolyneuropathy. Examples of peripheral neuropathy may be found indiabetes mellitus, Lyme disease or uremia, peripheral neuropathy causedby a toxic agent, demyelinating disease such as acute or chronicinflammatory polyneuropathy, leukodystrophies, or Guillain-Barresyndrome, multiple mononeuropathy secondary to a collagen vasculardisorder (e.g. polyarteritis nodosa, SLE, Sjögren's syndrome), multiplemononeuropathy secondary to sarcoidosis, multiple mononeuropathysecondary to a metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes or amyloidosis), ormultiple mononeuropathy secondary to an infectious disease (e.g Lymedisease or HIV infection).

Said pharmaceutical composition may comprise said compound as the onlypharmaceutically active agent. It is to be understood that in connectionwith the medical uses of the invention, it can be preferred that thecompounds according to the present invention are administered incombination with antibodies, radiotherapy, surgical therapy,immunotherapy, chemotherapy, toxin therapy, gene therapy, or any othertherapy known to those of ordinary skill in the art for treatment of aparticular disease. This is particularly relevant in connection with thetreatment of cancer.

Preferably, the compounds of the present invention may be coadministeredwith an anti-neoplastic agent and/or an anti-neoplastic agent may becomprised in the pharmaceutical composition according to the presentinvention. The cancer treated by the combination of (i) a compoundaccording to the present invention and (ii) an anti-neoplastic agent maybe selected from one of the cancers listed above. It can further bepreferred that said cancer is selected from the group consisting ofcolon, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancerincluding squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and non-squamousNSCLC, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, renal cancer, cancer of the headand neck, lymphoma, leukemia, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer,melanoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic carcinoma and ahematological malignancy.

An anti-neoplastic agent has activity versus a tumor and examples can befound in Cancer Principles and Practice of Oncology by V. T. Devita andS. Hellman (editors), 6th edition (Feb. 15, 2001), Lippincott Williams &Wilkins Publishers.

Typical anti-neoplastic agents useful in the present invention includechemotherapeutic agents, topoisomerase II inhibitors, antimetabolites,topoisomerase I inhibitors, hormones and hormonal analogues, signaltransduction pathway inhibitors, non-receptor tyrosine kinaseinhibitors, angiogenesis inhibitors, proapoptotic agents, cell cyclesignaling inhibitors, proteasome inhibitors, inhibitors of cancermetabolism, and immunotherapeutic agents (such as STING pathwaymodulating compounds, TLR agonists and checkpoint inhibitors).

Examples for chemotherapeutic agents are anti-microtubule oranti-mitotic agents (such as paclitaxel), platinum coordinationcomplexes (such as cisplatin), alkylating agents (such ascyclophosphamide) and antibiotic anti-neoplastics (such as doxorubicin).

It is widely known today that tumors can evade the immune system bysuppressing the immune response. As discussed above, a strategy fordoing so resides in the change of the microenvironment. Another(additional) strategy resides on the upregulation of receptors, whichact (co-)inhibitory on the immune system (a negative “immune checkpoint”or “checkpoint”). Agents blocking or inhibiting these receptors (thusresulting in a block of the immunosuppressive signals of the tumor) arecommonly referred to as “checkpoint inhibitors” and this reference isalso used herein. The corresponding receptors targeted by such agentsare PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4, IDO, KIR, TIM-3, LAG-3, CD39, CD73, ICOS, OX40,Tim-3, Vista, BTLA, TDO, and TIGIT and such agents are typicallyantibodies (including variants, such as e.g. fusion proteins or thelike, thereof) but may also be macrocyclic inhibitors or the like.

A checkpoint inhibitor as described herein can in particular be anantibody selected from the group consisting of an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1,anti-CTLA-4, anti-IDO, anti-KIR, anti-TIM-3, anti-LAG-3, anti-CD39,anti-CD73, anti-ICOS, anti-OX40, anti-Tim-3, anti-Vista, anti-BTLA,anti-TDO, and anti-TIGIT-antibody. Specific examples are BMS-936559,MPDL3280A and MED14736 (anti-PD-1 antibodies), MK-3475 and pembrolizumab(anti-PD-1 antibodies) as well as ipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4 antibodies).

Preferably, the compounds of the present invention are administered incombination with antibodies. Preferred antibodies include anti-PD-1,anti-PD-L1, anti-CTLA-4, anti-IDO, anti-KIR, anti-TIM-3, anti-Vista,anti-TIGIT, anti-BTLA and anti-LAG3 antibody. Non-limiting examples areBMS-936559, MPDL3280A and MED14736 or avelumab (anti-PD-1 antibodies),MK-3475, pembrolizumab or pidilizumab (anti-PD-1 antibodies) as well asipilimumab (anti-CTLA-4 antibodies). Preferably, the compounds of thepresent invention are administered in a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising one or more of adjuvants, inactivated or attenuated bacteria(e.g., inactivated or attenuated Listeria monocytogenes), modulators ofinnate immune activation, preferably agonists of Toll-like Receptors(TLRs, preferably TLR7 or TLR9 agonists, e.g. SM360320, AZD8848),(NOD)-like receptors (NLRs, preferably NOD2 agonist), retinoic acidinducible gene-based (RIG)-l-like receptors (RLRs), C-type lectinreceptors (CLRs), or pathogenassociated molecular patterns (“PAMPs”),cytokines (not limiting examples e.g. IL-2, IL-12, IL-6), interferons(including, but not limited to IFN alpha, IFN beta, IFN gamma, IFNlambda) or chemotherapeutic agents. The medical use may furthercompromise administering at least one HBV vaccine, a nucleoside HBVinhibitor or any combination thereof (e.g. RECOMBIVAX HB, ENGERIX-B,GENEVAC-B).

Combination therapy may be achieved by use of a single pharmaceuticalcomposition that includes both agents, or by administering two distinctcompositions at the same time, wherein one composition includes acompound of the present invention, and the other includes the secondagent(s).

The two therapies may be given in either order and may precede or followthe other treatment by intervals ranging from minutes to weeks. Inembodiments where the other agents are applied separately, one wouldgenerally ensure that a significant period of time did not expirebetween the time of each delivery, such that the agents would still beable to exert an advantageously combined effect on the patient. In suchinstances, it is contemplated that one may administer both modalitieswithin about 12-24 h of each other and, more preferably, within about6-12 h of each other. In some situations, it may be desirable to extendthe time period for treatment significantly, however, where several days(2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7) to several weeks (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8) lapsebetween the respective administrations. In some embodiments, thecompound of the present invention is administered prior toadministration of the distinct cancer treatment. In other embodiments,the distinct cancer treatment is administered prior to administration ofthe compound of the present invention.

The present invention is further illustrated by the following examples.

EXAMPLES

Part 1: Synthesis

General

Microwave heating was done using a Biotage Emrys Initiator microwave orMicrowave Reactor Anton Paar Monowave 450. Column chromatography wascarried out using an Isco Rf200 d or an Interchim Puriflash 450. Solventremoval was carried out using either a Buchi rotary evaporator or aGenevac centrifugal evaporator. Preparative LC/MS was conducted using aWaters mass directed auto-purification system and a Waters 19×100 mmXBridge 5 micron C18 column under basic mobile phase conditions or anequivalent Waters CSH C18 column under acidic conditions. NMR spectrawere recorded using a Bruker 300 MHz or 400 MHz spectrometer. Chemicalshifts (6) are reported in ppm relative to the residual solvent signal(measurement range—6.4 kHz). 1H NMR data are reported as follows:chemical shift (multiplicity, coupling constants and number ofhydrogens). Multiplicity is abbreviated as follows: s (singlet), d(doublet), t (triplet), q (quartet), m (multiplet), br (broad).

When the term “inerted” is used to describe a reactor (e.g., a reactionvessel, flask, glass reactor, and the like) it is meant that the air inthe reactor has been replaced with an essentially moisture-free or dry,inert gas (such as nitrogen, argon, and the like).

Preparative HPLC Conditions for the Purification of Target Compounds

Chromatography Conditions 1:

Prep HPLC Instrument: Waters 2545 pump with 2767 fraction collectorColumn: Waters Xbridge C18 100 mm×19 mm, 5 μm particle sizeMS Detector: Waters 3100 mass detectorUV detector: Waters 2489 dual wavelength UV detectorFlow Rate: 30 mL/min

Example Gradient Time:

Time(min) B % 0 20 1.5 20 6.5 40 6.55 95 8.5 95

Representative Mobile Phase:

(1)Mobile Phase: A: 0.1% formic acid in waterMobile Phase: B: 0.1% formic acid in ACN(2)Mobile Phase: A: 0.1% NH4OH in water

Mobile Phase: B: 0.1% NH4OH in ACN Chromatography Conditions 2: PrepHPLC Instrument: Shimadzu Column: Gemini-NX 5 μm C18 110 Å, 100*30 mmDetector: SPD-20A/20AV UV-VIS

Flow Rate: 30 mL/min

Representative Mobile Phase:

(1)Mobile Phase: A: 0.01% formic acid in water or TFAMobile Phase: B: 0.01% formic acid in ACN or TFA(2)Mobile Phase: A: 0.01% NH4OH in water

Mobile Phase: B: 0.01% NH4OH in ACN Preparative SFC Conditions for thePurification of Target Compounds Chromatography Conditions: SFCInstrument: Thar SFC Prep Investigator (Waters)

Column: Chiral Technologies chiralpak IA 250 mm×10 mm, 5 μm particlesizeELS Detector: Waters 2424 detectorUV detector: Waters 2998 photodiode array detector, 254 nmFlow Rate: 10 mL/minIsocratic run: 40% isopropanol as a cosolventUPLC, HPLC and MS data provided in the examples described below wereregistered on:

LC-MS Analyses on Bruker Amazon SL

Method name: Ic-ms1-2-ba

Equipment:

-   -   MS Bruker Amazon SL    -   LC Dionex Ultimate 3000    -   HPLC with UV-Vis or DAD detector    -   column: Waters Acquity UPLC HSS C18, 50 mm×2.1 mm×1.8 μm

Eluents:

(A) 0.1% formic acid in ACN(B) 0.1% formic acid in water

Analytical Method:

-   -   Autosampler:injection volume: 1 μL    -   Pump:

Time Flow % [min] [ml/min] B 0.00 0.5 95 0.00 0.5 95 4.00 0.5 5 5.00 0.55 5.20 0.5 95 6.00 0.5 95

-   -   Column compartment:        column temperature: 25° C.        time of analysis: 6 min    -   Detector:        wave length: 254, 230, 270, 280 nm

LC-MS Analyses Bruker Amazon SL

Method name: BCM-30

Equipment:

-   -   MS Bruker Amazon SL    -   LC Dionex Ultimate 3000    -   HPLC with UV-Vis or DAD detector    -   column: Waters Symmetry C18 3.9×150 mm 5 μm

Eluents:

(A) 0.1% formic acid-water solution(B) 0.1% formic acid-ACN solution

Analytical Method:

-   -   Autosampler: injection volume: 3 μL    -   Pump:    -   flow: 1.2 ml/min

Time [%] [min] B 0.0 20 20.0 80 22.0 80 22.5 95 25.0 95 25.3 20 30.0 20

-   -   Column compartment:        column temperature: 25° C.        time of analysis: 30 min    -   Detector:        wave length: 254 nm

LC-MS Analyses on Shimadzu:

Method name: Ic-ms1-2-ba

Equipment:

-   -   Shimadzu LC-MS 2020    -   HPLC with UV-Vis or DAD detector    -   column: Waters Acquity UPLC HSS C18, 50 mm×2.1 mm×1.8 μm

Eluents:

(A) 0.1% formic acid in ACN(B) 0.1% formic acid in water

Analytical Method:

-   -   Autosampler: injection volume: 1 μL    -   Pump:

Time Flow % [min] [ml/min] B 0.00 0.5 95 0.00 0.5 95 4.00 0.5 5 5.00 0.55 5.20 0.5 95 6.00 0.5 95

-   -   Column compartment        column temperature: 25° C.        time of analysis: 6 min    -   Detector:        wave length: 254, 230, 270, 280 nm

LC-MS Analyses on Corona Ultra:

Method name: BCM-30

Equipment:

-   -   Corona ultra    -   LC Dionex Ultimate 3000    -   column: Waters Symmetry C18 3.9×150 mm 5 μm

Eluents:

(A) 0.1% formic acid-water solution(B) 0.1% formic acid-ACN solution

Analytical Method:

-   -   Autosampler: injection volume: 3 μL    -   Pump:    -   flow: 1.2 ml/min

Time [%] [min] B 0.0 20 20.0 80 22.0 80 22.5 95 25.0 95 25.3 20 30.0 20The following abbreviations are used herein:

ACN: Acetonitrile aq.: Aqueous

cAMP: Cyclic adenosine monophosphatecod: cyclooctadiene

Conc.: Concentrated

dba: dibenzylideneacetone

DCM: Dichloromethane DCE: 1,2-Dichloroethane

DIPEA: N-ethyl-N-isopropylpropan-2-amineDME: Dimethyl etherDMF: Dimethylformamide

DMSO: Dimethylsulfoxide

ESI-MS: Electrospray ionization-mass spectrometryEt₂O: Diethyl ether

EtOH: Ethanol

EtOAc: Ethyl acetate

Et₃N: Triethylamine

HATU: 1-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-1H-1,2,3-triazolo[4,5-b]pyridinium3-oxide hexafluorophosphate

HTRF: Homogeneous Time Resolved Fluorescence

i-PrOH: IsopropanolLCMS: Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry

MeOH: Methanol MW: Microwave NBS: N-bromosuccinimide NCS:N-chlorosuccinimide NECA: 5′-(N-Ethylcarboxamido)adenosine NIS:N-iodosuccinimide

NMR: Nuclear magnetic resonanceon or o.n.: overnightprep-HPLC: Preparative high-performance liquid chromatographyprep-TLC: Preparative thin layer chromatographyPd(amphos)Cl₂:Bis(di-tert-butyl(4-dimethylaminophenyl)phosphine)dichloropaladium(II)

Pd(dppf)Cl₂: [1,1′-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II)

Pd(PPh₃)₄: Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0)Pd Sphos G3: (2-Dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,6′-dimethoxybiphenyl)[2-(2′-amino-1,1′-biphenyl)]palladium(II) methanesulfonater.b.: round-bottomRT or r.t.: Room temperature[tBu-Py]₂: 4,4′-di-tert-butyl-2,2′-bipyridine

TEA: Triethylamine

TFA: Trifluoroacetic acid

THF: Tetrahydrofuran

TLC: Thin-layer chromatographyXPhos: 2-Dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl

Materials: The following compounds are commercially available and/or canbe prepared in a number of ways well known to one skilled in the art oforganic synthesis. More specifically, disclosed compounds can beprepared using the reactions and techniques described herein. In thedescription of the synthetic methods described below, it is to beunderstood that all proposed reaction conditions, including choice ofsolvent, reaction atmosphere, reaction temperature, duration of theexperiment, and workup procedures, can be chosen to be the conditionsstandard for that reaction, unless otherwise indicated. It is understoodby one skilled in the art of organic synthesis that the functionalitypresent on various portions of the molecule should be compatible withthe reagents and reactions proposed. Substituents not compatible withthe reaction conditions will be apparent to one skilled in the art, andalternate methods are therefore indicated. The starting materials forthe examples are either commercially available or are readily preparedby standard methods from known materials.

Procedure A1: Preparation of2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine

In a two-neck flask, equipped with stirring bar, condenser and a rubberseptum, thoroughly purged with argon, were introducedmethoxy(cyclooctadiene)iridium(I) dimer (21 mg, 0.03 mmol),4,4′-di-tert-butyl-2,2′-bipyridine (17 mg, 0.06 mmol), andbis(pinacolato)diboron (2.05 g, 8.1 mmol). The flask was once morepurged before adding hexane via syringe (15 mL). The resulting mixturewas heated at 50° C. for 10 min until the appearance of a dark-redsolution was observed. 2-trifluoromethyl-6-methyl pyridine (2.0 g, 12.4mmol) was then added by syringe, and heating continued for a further 6h. After cooling to room temperature, the crude reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was purifiedby column chromatography, eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate mixture toafford the target compound2-(trifluoromethyl)-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-methylpyridine(2.95 g, 83%) as a light brown thick oil. ESI-MS: 206.20 [M+H]+(boronicacid).

Preparation of2-chloro-6-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure A1 substituting 2-chloro-6-methylpyridine for2-trifluoromethyl-6-methyl pyridine to afford the title compound as awhite solid (7.59 g, 29.94 mmol, 76%). ESI-MS: 172.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.42 (s, 1H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 1.36 (s,12H).

Procedure A2: Preparation of5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole

In a pressure tube, 5-bromo-1H-indazole (400 mg, 2 mmol),bis(pinacolato)diboron (773 mg, 3 mmol) and KOAc (598 mg, 6 mmol) weredissolved in 40 mL of dry DMF and sparged with argon for 10 min.Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (149 mg, 0.2 mmol) was added in one portion, and thereaction mixture was sparged with argon for additional 3 min. Thepressure tube was capped and the reaction mixture was heated at 100° C.overnight. After full conversion (monitored by LCMS), the reactionmixture was filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in EtOAc andco-evaporated with silica. Product was purified by columnchromatography, eluting with hexane:EtOAc (0-50%) to afford the titleproduct as a white solid (0.5 g, 2 mmol, quant.). ESI-MS: 245.1 [M+H]+.1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 13.15 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H),7.61 (dd, J=8.4, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dt, J=8.4, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 1.31 (s,12H).

Procedure B: Example 1:4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

a. 5-bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine

To a solution of 2-amino-6-chloropyrazine (5 g, 38.60 mmol) in a mixtureof anhydrous chloroform (120 mL), anhydrous acetonitrile (12 mL) andanhydrous methanol (12 mL) was added slowly, at 0° C., NBS (7.56 g,42.45 mmol, 1.1 eq.) and the mixture was warmed to room temperature andcontinuously stirred for 1 h. The excess solvent was removed in vacuoand the obtained crude material (light brown solid) was purified bycolumn chromatography (Hexane/DCM/MeOH=50/50/0 then 0/100/0 then 0/95/5)to afford 5-bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine (6.34 g, 30.42 mmol, 79%) aswhite crystals. ESI-MS: 209.90 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.69(s, 1H), 4.78 (br s, 2H).

b. 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine

In a pressure tube were mixed 5-bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine (4.32 g,20.73 mmol), phenyl boronic acid (2.78 g, 22.80 mmol, 1.1 equiv.) andNa2CO3 (4.39 g, 41.45 mmol, 2 equiv.) in a 4:1 mixture of1,4-dioxane:water (50 mL). The reaction mixture was sparged with argonand Pd(PPh3)4 (1.20 g, 1.04 mmol, 5 mol %) was then added. The pressuretube was capped and the reaction mixture was heated at 100° C.overnight. After that time, the reaction mixture was cooled down tor.t., filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedcrude material was purified by flash chromatography on silica elutingwith hexane:EtOAc=1:0-1:1 to lead to the title product as a white solid(2.11 g, 50%). ESI-MS: 206.05 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.93(s, 1H), 7.66-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.00 (br s, 2H).

c. 4-(6-amino-3-phenylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-chlorophenol

In a pressure tube were mixed 5-phenyl-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine (100 mg,0.49 mmol), (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid (100 mg, 0.58 mmol,1.2 equiv.) and Na2CO3 (103 mg, 0.97 mmol, 2 equiv.) in a 4:1 mixture of1,4-dioxane:water (2.5 mL). The reaction mixture was sparged with argonfor 10 min. Conditions A or B described below were then applied. Thereaction mixture was then cooled down to r.t., filtered through Celite®and rinsed with EtOAc. The organic solution was washed with water andbrine and aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc. Separated organiclayer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentratedunder reduced pressure to afford the crude material as a brown residue.The obtained crude material was purified by flash chromatography onsilica eluting with hexane and ethyl acetate to lead to the titleproduct as an off-white solid (40% yield [Conditions A], 74% yield[Conditions B]). ESI-MS: 298.15 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ10.35 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.20 (m, 5H),6.98 (dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (br s, 2H).

-   -   Conditions A: Pd(PPh3)4 (8 mol %) was then added and the        reaction mixture was heated at 100° C. overnight.    -   Conditions B: Pd(dppf)Cl2.DCM (10 mol %) was then added and the        reaction mixture was heated at 150° C. for 2 h.

d. 4-(6-amino-5-bromo-3-phenylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-chlorophenol

To a solution of 4-(6-amino-3-phenylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-chlorophenol (0.408g, 1.37 mmol) in THE (10 mL) cooled in an ice bath, was addedN-bromosuccinimide (0.251 g, 1.41 mmol) portionwise. The reactionmixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 h (TLC/LC-MS indicated completion ofthe reaction). Solvent was evaporated, residue was redissolved inEtOAc/water mixture. Organic layer was separated and aqueous layers wasextracted with EtOAc. Combined organic layers were washed with brine,dried over anhydrous Na2SO4, filtered and evaporated. Crude material waspurified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with DCM/EtOAc(0-20%) to afford the title product (205 mg, 0.54 mmol, 44%) as a brownsolid. ESI-MS: 377.8 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.43 (s, 1H),7.36 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.23 (m, 5H), 6.99 (dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H),6.87 (s, 2H), 6.81 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

e. 2-chloro-4-{8-chloro-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}phenol

In a microwave reactor were mixed4-(6-amino-5-bromo-3-phenylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-chlorophenol (250 mg, 0.66mmol), chloroacetaldehyde (˜50% wt. in H2O, 1.27 mL, 10 mmol) in a 1:1dioxane:acetonitrile mixture. The reaction mixture was then warmed to110° C. under microwave irradiation for 1 h. After that time, thereaction mixture was cooled down to r.t. and concentrated under reducedpressure to lead to the title compound as a yellow residue that was usedwithout further purification. ESI-MS: 355.90/357.85/359.85 [M+H]+.

f. 4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

-   1) In a pressure tube were mixed    2-chloro-4-{8-chloro-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}phenol (1.18    g, 3.13 mmol) in acetonitrile (30 mL) then ammonium hydroxide    solution (29%, 80 mL) was added and the reaction mixture was warmed    to 110° C. and stirred overnight. After that time, additional amount    of hydroxide solution (30 mL) was added and the reaction mixture was    heated at 110° C. for 24 h more. After that time, the reaction    mixture was cooled down to r.t. and concentrated under reduced    pressure to afford a light brown residue. The crude material was    purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with DCM/EtOAc    (0-20%) to afford the title as a pale yellow solid. ESI-MS:    336.90/338.90 [M+H]+.-   2) The freebase product was dissolved in dry DCM (1 mL) then 2M HCl    in diethylether (1 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred    for 1 h at r.t. (Formation of precipitate occurred during addition    of ether solution). The suspension was concentrated under reduced    pressure and lyophilized to obtained product as hydrochloride salt    (yellow solid, 390 mg, 1.16 mmol, 31% over 3 steps). 1H NMR (400    MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.72 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.27    (m, 6H), 7.17 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

Procedure C: Example 2:4-[8-amino-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

a. 6,8-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

To a suspension of 2-amino-3,5-dibromopyrazine (2 g, 7.91 mmol) in water(25 mL) was added 2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane (0.96 mL, 8.15 mmol, 1.03equiv.) and the reaction mixture was heated at 100° C. for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was then cooled down to r.t. and the resultingprecipitate was collected by filtration and dried under reduced pressureovernight to afford the title product as a beige solid (2 g, 7.22 mmol,91%) that was used without further purification. ESI-MS:275.95/277.95/279.95 [M+H]+.

b. 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A solution of 6,8-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (2 g, 7.22 mmol) inammonium hydroxide solution (28-30%, 15 mL) was heated at 90° C. for 8 hthen the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the title product as a light yellow solid (2.21 g) that was usedwithout further purification. ESI-MS: 213.15/215.15 [M+H]+.

c. 6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B substituting 2-furanylboronic acid for phenylboronic acidand substituting 6-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine for5-bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine in step (b) to afford the title compoundas an orange solid (620 mg, quant. yield). ESI-MS: 201.20 [M+H]+.

d. 6-(furan-2-yl)-5-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

To a solution of 6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine (0.2 g, 1mmol) in anhydrous DMF (8 mL), was added N-iodosuccinimide (0.247 g, 1.1mmol, 1.1 equiv.) in one portion. The reaction mixture was stirred atr.t. for 2 h then concentrated under reduced pressure and diluted inEtOAc and water. Aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc and combinedorganic layers were dried over anhydrous Na2SO4, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crude material asbrown residue. Both obtained regioisomers were separated by flashchromatography on silica eluting with Hexane/EtOAc (2/1-0/1) to affordthe title product (25 mg, 0.08 mmol, 8%/3 steps) as a pale yellow solid.ESI-MS: 327.05 [M+H]+.

e. 4-[8-amino-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting6-(furan-2-yl)-5-iodoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine for6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (c) and heating the reaction at130° C. for 20 min under microwave irradiation to afford the titlecompound as a beige solid (6.2 mg, 12%). ESI-MS: 327.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.66 (br s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.19(dd, J=8.3, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (br s, 2H), 6.41(dd, J=3.3, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 6.13 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H).

Example 3:5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A substituting 2,6-dimethylpyridine-4-boronicacid for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) andperforming the step (e) in 1:1 ethanol:water mixture to afford the titlecompound as a pale yellow solid (18 mg, 17%). ESI-MS: 316.20 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.45 (s, 1H), 7.33-7.15 (m, 7H),7.02 (s, 2H), 2.36 (s, 6H).

Example4:5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure C substituting phenylboronic acid for 2-furanylboronic acid instep (c) and performing the reaction in 4:1 mixture of DME: H2O andperforming the step (d) at 60° C. and substituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (e)to afford the title compound as formate salt (beige solid, 9 mg, 27%).ESI-MS: 370.15 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.67(d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.33 (br s,2H), 7.26 (s, 5H), 2.54 (s, 3H).

Example 5:4-[8-bromo-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A substituting 2-furanboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing this step overnight andperforming the reaction described in step (d) in 3:1 CHCl3:THF mixturefor 15 h and substituting 2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane forchloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and without need of step (f) to affordthe title compound as pale yellow solid (8 mg, 7%). ESI-MS: 391.4[M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CD3OD) 9.05 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.56(m, 1H), 7.56-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.15 (m, 1H),6.46-6.36 (m, 2H).

Example 6:4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction for 6.5 h toafford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (pale yellow solid, 20mg, 34%). ESI-MS: 355.40 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.83 (brs, 1H), 8.92 (br s, 2H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.38 (m, 3H),7.30-7.12 (m, 3H), 7.04 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

Example7:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction for 6.5 h andsubstituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and substituting 2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane for 2-chloroacetaldehyde instep (e) and performing this step in 10:1 ethanol:water to afford thetitle compound as hydrochloride salt (white solid, 7 mg, 14%). ESI-MS:388.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.43 (m,2H), 7.42-7.25 (m, 5H), 7.15-6.99 (m, 2H), 2.67 (s, 3H).

Example 8:5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction for 6.5 h andsubstituting 2,6-dimethylpyridinyl-4-boronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thereaction at 150° C. and substituting 2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane for2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performing this step inacetonitrile (containing 5% v/v water) and performing the step (f) in1,4-dioxane:methanol (1.5:1) and heating the reaction at 80° C.overnight to afford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (paleyellow solid, 6 mg, 9%). ESI-MS: 334.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CD3OD)δ 7.88-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.76-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.18 (t,J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 2.71 (s, 3H).

Example9:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction overnight andsubstituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and heating the reaction in step (e) in absolute ethanol for 2 h andheating the reaction in step (f) at 100° C. overnight to afford thetitle compound as hydrochloride salt (white solid, 28 mg, 29%). ESI-MS:389.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.41 (s, 2H),7.35-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.12-6.95 (m, 3H), 3.22 (br s, 2H), 2.59 (s, 3H).

Example10:3-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing the reaction for 6.5 h andsubstituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaboroan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridinefor (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performingthe reaction in step (d) overnight and performing the reaction in step(f) at 100° C. under microwave irradiation for 1.5 h to afford the titlecompound as hydrochloride salt (beige solid, 15 mg, 18%). ESI-MS: 395.30[M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CD3CN) δ 7.80 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (dt,J=7.6, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dt,J=7.9, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.52-7.44 (m, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H).

Example 11:3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing the reaction for 6.5 h andperforming the reaction in step (e) at 100° C. under microwaveirradiation for 45 min and performing the reaction in step (f) at 90° C.overnight to afford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (paleyellow solid, 15 mg, 15%). ESI-MS: 362.50 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz,CD3OD) δ 7.81-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.64-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.50(d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (dd, J=8.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H),6.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

Example 12:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing the reaction overnight andperforming the reaction in step (f) at 110° C. under microwaveirradiation for 1 h then using regular heating (oil bath) overnight toafford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (white solid, 30 mg,18%). ESI-MS: 355.50 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.79 (s, 1H),8.75 (br s, 2H), 7.86 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.44-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.11 (m, 4H), 7.05 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

Example 13:4-[8-amino-2-(3-nitrophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 2-bromo-3′-nitroacetophenone forchloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and heating this reaction at 120° C. for3 days to afford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (yellow solid,7 mg, 11%). ESI-MS: 458.6 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.68 (s,1H), 8.93 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.55-8.48 (m, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.30-8.10(br s, 2H), 8.19 (dd, J=8.3, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.39(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.27 (m, 5H), 7.20 (dd, J=8.3, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.05(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

Procedure D: Example 14:5-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

a. 3,6-dichloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine

N-chlorosuccinimide (0.457 g, 3.42 mmol) was added in 3 portions to thesolution of 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B step (b),(0.670 g, 3.26 mmol)] in CH₃CN (10 mL) and DMF (3 mL) cooled in anNaCl/ice bath. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to r.t. then washeated at 70° C. for 1 h. TLC indicated completion of the reaction.Solvent was evaporated, residue was dissolved in EtOAc/water mixture.Organic layer was separated and aqueous layers was extracted with EtOAc(1×). Combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried overanhydrous Na2SO4, filtered and evaporated. Crude product was purified byflash chromatography on silica eluting with hexane/EtOAc (0-20%) toafford the title product (579 mg, 82%) as a light yellow solid. ESI-MS:239.9/241.90/243.90 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.66-7.59 (m,2H), 7.50-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.37 (br s, 2H).

b. 5,8-dichloro-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

A MW vial (10-20 ml) was charged with3,6-dichloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine (0.500 g, 2.08 mmol) inacetonitrile/dioxane mixture (6/6 mL), then chloroacetaldehyde 50% inwater (2.64 mL, 20.83 mmol) was added. The resulting mixture was heatedat 110° C. under microwave irradiation for 1 h. LC-MS showed remainingSM. RM was heated in a MW at 110° C. for additional 1 h. TLC indicatedcompletion of the reaction. The reaction mixture was concentrated andpurified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with hexane/EtOAc0-50% to afford the title product (411 mg, 75%) as thick brown oil.ESI-MS: 264.05/266.00/268.00 [M+H]+.

c. 5-chloro-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A pressure tube was charged with5,8-dichloro-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (0.411 g, 1.56 mmol) inacetonitrile (3 mL), then ammonia solution in water (8 mL) was added.The resulting mixture was heated for 24 h at 100° C. TLC indicatedcompletion of the reaction. The reaction mixture was concentrated andpurified by flash chromatography on silica eluting with hexane/EtOAc0-60% to afford the title product (112 mg, 29%) as a brown foam. ESI-MS:244.95/246.85 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.04 (d, J=1.2 Hz,1H), 7.70-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.50-7.40 (m, 3H).

d. 5-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

Conditions A: A pressure tube was charged with5-chloro-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine (0.060 g, 0.25 mmol),5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole (0.072 g, 0.29mmol), sodium carbonate (0.052 g, 0.49 mmol) and mixture of 1,4-dioxaneand water 4:1 (2.5 mL). This mixture was then sparged with argon undersonication for a few minutes, subsequently Pd(dppf)Cl2*DCM was added(0.020 g, 0.02 mmol), the reaction mixture was sparged with argonshortly and the vessel was capped. The reaction mixture was heated at150° C. for 2 h. LC-MS indicated completion of the reaction. Thereaction mixture was filtered through Celite®, and the filtrate wasconcentrated. Crude product was purified by flash chromatography onsilica eluting with DCM/MeOH 0-5%. Additional purification by RP-HPLC(formic acid) was performed to afford the title product as freebase.Obtained product was then suspended in a small volume of methanol and 2MHCl solution in diethyl ether (0.1 mL) was added. The resulting solutionwas stirred for 1 h at r.t. then concentrated under reduced pressure andfinally lyophilized to afford the title product as hydrochloride salt(18 mg, 20%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 327.05 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.35-8.6 (br s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.82 (m, 2H),7.65-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.33 (m, 3H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 3H), 5.05-4.15 (brs, 2H).

Example 15:4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2,6-dichlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B heating the reaction in step (b) overnight andsubstituting 3,5-dichloro-4-methoxyphenylboronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thereaction in step (f) at 110° C. under microwave irradiation for 1 h toafford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (white solid, 35 mg,22%). ESI-MS: 370.85/372.85 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.69(br s, 1H), 8.85 (br s, 2H), 7.84 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.43 (s, 2H), 7.37 (s, 5H).

Example 16:4-{8-amino-2-cyclohexyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B heating the reaction in step (b) overnight andsubstituting 2-bromo-1-cyclohexylethan-1-one for chloroacetaldehyde instep (e) and heating this reaction at 90° C. for 64 h and performing thereaction in step (f) in 1,4-dioxane at 110° C. for 1 week to afford thetitle compound as hydrochloride salt (pale yellow solid, 9 mg, 18%).ESI-MS: 419.00/420.95 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.67 (br s,1H), 7.52-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.18 (m, 4H), 7.17-6.88 (m, 3H), 3.27-3.07(m, 1H), 2.80-2.61 (m, 1H), 2.33-2.21 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.84 (m, 2H),1.82-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.55-0.66 (m, 4H).

Example 17:4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-bromo-6-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B performing the reaction in step (d) from 0° C.to r.t. overnight.4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-bromo-6-chlorophenolwas obtained as minor product (pale yellow solid, 12%) and performingthe reaction in step (f) at 90° C. overnight to afford the titlecompound as hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 83 mg, 45%). ESI-MS: 417.1[M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.66 (br s, 1H), 9.21 (br s, 2H),7.91 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.50 (s, 1H), 7.39 (s, 5H).

Example 18:4-{8-amino-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c) and substituting4-trifluoromethylphenylboronic acid for phenyl boronic acid in step (b)and performing the reaction in step (c) at 130° C. for 3 h andperforming the reaction in step (e) at 100° C. for 45 min undermicrowave irradiation and performing the reaction in step (f) at 100° C.overnight to afford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (lightbeige solid, 45 mg, 24%). ESI-MS: 405.50 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 10.89 (s, 1H), 8.92 (br s, 2H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

Example 19:3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) and substituting3-(2-bromoacetyl)benzonitrile for 2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step at 120° C. for 3 days and performing the reactionin step (f) at 100° C. for 48 h to lead to the title product (8 mg, 0.02mmol, 5%) as a light yellow solid. ESI-MS: 438.7 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.92 (s, 1H), 8.51 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (dt, J=7.9,1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.75 (dt, J=7.7, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (t, J=7.8Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.28 (m, 3H), 7.27-7.13 (m, 4H), 7.11 (br s, 2H), 7.03 (d,J=8.3 Hz, 1H).

Procedure E: Example 20:4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

a. 3,5-dibromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine

To a solution of 2-amino-6-chloropyrazine (1 g, 7.72 mmol) in anhydrousacetonitrile (10 mL) was gradually added NBS (4.12 g, 23.16 mmol, 3equiv.) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was slowly warmed up to r.t. andstirred overnight then diluted with water and extracted with Et2O.Combined organic layers were washed with water and brine, then driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography onsilica eluting with Hexane/EtOAc (1:1) to give the title compound (1.55g, 5.39 mmol, 70%) as a pale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 287.90 [M+H]+.

b. 6,8-dibromo-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine

To a suspension of 3,5-dibromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine (0.55 g, 1.91mmol) in a 4:1 mixture of water:1,4-dioxane (10 mL) was added2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane (0.34 mL, 2.87 mmol, 1.5 equiv.) and thereaction mixture was refluxed overnight. After that time, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the titleproduct as a beige powder that was used without further purification.ESI-MS: 311.75 [M+H]+.

c. 6-bromo-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A solution of 6,8-dibromo-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine (815 mg, 2.62mmol) in ammonium hydroxide (28-30%, 15 mL) was heated at 100° C. for 2h in a pressure reactor. After that time, the reaction mixture wascooled down to r.t. and concentrated under reduced pressure. Crudematerial was diluted in methanol, filtered and rinsed with MeOH, EtOAcand DCM. The filtrate was adsorbed on silica gel and purified by flashchromatography on silica eluting with Hexane/EtOAc (1:0-0:1) to give thetitle compound (0.254 g, 1.03 mmol, 39% over 2 steps) as a beige solid.ESI-MS: 248.85 [M+H]+.

d. 4-{8-amino-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile

In a pressure tube were mixed6-bromo-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine (200 mg, 0.96 mmol),4-cyanophenylboronic acid (155 mg, 1.06 mmol, 1.1 equiv.) and Na2CO3(122 mg, 1.15 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) in a 10:1 mixture of 1,4-dioxane:water(6 mL). The reaction mixture was sparged with argon for 10 min.Pd(PPh3)4 (55 mg, 0.05 mmol, 5 mol %) was then added and the tube wascapped and the reaction mixture was warmed to 100° C. and stirredovernight. After that time, remaining amount of SM was observed by LCMStherefore additional portion of boronic acid (15 mg, 0.11 mmol, 0.1equiv.) and the reaction mixture was sparged for 5 min followed by theaddition of another portion of Pd(PPh3)4 (27 mg, 0.025 mmol, 2.5 mol %).The tube was capped and the reaction mixture was warmed to 100° C. andstirred overnight. After that time, the reaction mixture was then cooleddown to r.t., filtered through Celite® and rinsed with EtOAc. Theorganic solution was washed with water and brine and aqueous layer wasextracted with EtOAc. Separated organic layer was dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the crude material as a brown residue. The obtained crudematerial was purified by flash chromatography on CN-silica eluting withhexane and DCM to lead to the title product (145 mg, 0.54 mmol, 56%) asa pale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 269.90 [M+H]+.

e.4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

In a pressure tube were mixed4-{8-amino-5-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile (145 mg, 0.54mmol), 3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenylboronic acid (139 mg, 0.81 mmol, 1.5equiv.) and Na2CO3 (114 mg, 1.08 mmol, 2 equiv.) in a 10:1 mixture of1,4-dioxane:water (6 mL). The reaction mixture was sparged with argonfor 10 min. Pd(PPh3)4 (31 mg, 0.03 mmol, 5 mol %) was then added and thetube was capped and the reaction mixture was warmed to 130° C. andstirred for 3 h. After that time, the reaction mixture was then cooleddown to r.t., diluted with water and separated aqueous layer wasextracted with DCM (3×10 mL), EtOAc (2×10 mL) then with 3:1 CHCl3:i-PrOHmixture (1×10 mL). Combined organic layers were dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure toafford the crude material as a brown residue. The obtained crudematerial was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting withDCM:MeOH (10:0-9:1). Additional purification by HPLC led to the titleproduct (20 mg, 0.055 mmol, 10%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 362.5 [M+H]+.1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.72 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.48(d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (s, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 3H),7.04 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H).

Example 21:4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-N-methylpyridin-2-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substitutingN-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure B to lead to the titlecompound (42 mg, 0.28 mmol, 68%) as an off-white solid. ESI-MS: 317.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.03 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (s,1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.18 (m, 3H), 7.18-7.03 (m,2H), 6.62-6.53 (m, 1H), 6.47 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 1H), 6.36 (s, 1H), 2.71 (d,J=4.6 Hz, 3H).

Example 22:4-{8-amino-2,6-diphenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) and substituting2-bromoacetophenone for 2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performingthis step at 125° C. for 3 days and performing the reaction in step (f)at 110° C. for 2 weeks to lead to the title product (12 mg, 0.03 mmol,11%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 413.6 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.48 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.37 (m, 2H),7.35-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.27-7.12 (m, 4H), 7.04 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 3H).

Example 23:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]phenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B, step (b)substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid] for6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substituting4-hydroxyphenylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) usingthe conditions B described in Procedure B to afford the title compound(37 mg, 0.12 mmol, 47%) as an off-white solid. ESI-MS: 321 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.79 (s, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d,J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.17 (m, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.12-6.96 (m,5H), 6.83 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H).

Example 24;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B, step (b)substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid] for6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substitutingN-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure B to lead to the titlecompound (80 mg, 0.22 mmol, 57%) as hydrochloride salt as yellow solid.ESI-MS: 335.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.32 (br s, 1H), 8.84(br s, 2H), 8.08-7.87 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H),7.24-7.08 (m, 2H), 6.73 (dd, J=6.6, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 2.97 (s, 3H).

Example25:8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) and substituting 3-bromopyruvicacid ethyl ester for 2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performingthis step at 60° C. overnight and performing the reaction in step (f)without acetonitrile at 100° C. for 5 h to lead to the title compound(2.6 mg, 6.8 μmol, 13%) as pale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 380.6 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.49 (s, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.68-7.54 (m, 1H),7.54-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.40-7.29 (m, 3H), 7.28-7.04 (m, 6H), 6.99 (d, J=8.3Hz, 1H).

Example 26:4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acidfor phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-aminein step (a) and performing the reaction described in step (c) for 16 hand substituting 2-(N-methylamine)pyridine-4-boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andperforming this step for 4 h to lead to the title compound (13 mg, 0.04mmol, 9%) as hydrochloride salt as pale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 335.3[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.98 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H),7.99-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.49-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.15 (m, 2H),7.08 (s, 1H), 6.67 (dd, J=6.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 2.93 (s, 3H).

Example 27:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure B substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acidfor phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-aminein step (a) and performing the reaction described in step (c) for 16 hand substituting 6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andperforming this step for 4 h to lead to the title compound (62 mg, 0.16mmol, 41%) as hydrochloride salt as an orange solid. ESI-MS: 356.3[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.15 (dd, J=4.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H),9.15-8.75 (br s, 3H), 8.73 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.33-8.22 (m, 2H), 7.94(d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (dd, J=8.4, 4.6Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 28:5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction for 6.5 h andsubstituting 3,5-dichlorophenylboronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and substituting2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane for 2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in 10:1 ethanol:water to afford the title compoundas a hydrochloride salt (pale yellow solid, 7 mg, 14%). ESI-MS: 373.70[M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 7.49 (s,1H), 7.41 (s, 2H), 7.28 (s, 4H), 7.09 (m, 2H).

Example 29:6-(2-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A substituting 2-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction overnight andsubstituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and performing the reaction at 150° C. for 3 h and substituting2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane for 2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in 10:1 ethanol:water and heating the reaction instep (f) at 110° C. under microwave irradiation for 1 h to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (white solid, 46 mg, 23%).ESI-MS: 388.30 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.08 (s, 2H), 8.03(d, J=3.1 Hz, 2H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.52-7.42 m, 2H),7.28-7.16 (m, 2H), 2.54 (s, 3H).

Example30:3-[8-amino-5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing the reaction for 6.5 h andsubstituting 3,5-dichlorophenylboronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thereaction in step (e) without additional solvent than water contained inreagent and performing the reaction in step (f) at 90° C. overnightwithout additional solvent than water contained in reagent to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (beige solid, 18 mg, 21%).ESI-MS: 380.70 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 7.86 (m, 1H), 7.84 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (dd, J=7.7, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.66 (dd, J=7.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.49 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 2H).

Example 31: 5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3,5-dichlorophenylboronic acidfor (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performingthis step at 150° C. for 4 h and performing the reaction in step (f) at100° C. under microwave irradiation for 1 h to afford the title compoundas a hydrochloride salt (white solid, 55 mg, 24%). ESI-MS: 355.70[M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.67 (t, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (m, 3H), 7.31-7.23 (m, 5H), 7.20 (s, 2H).

Example32:4-{8-amino-6-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c) and substituting3-trifluoromethylphenylboronic acid for phenyl boronic acid in step (b)and performing the reaction in step (c) at 130° C. for 3 h andperforming the reaction in step (e) at 100° C. for 45 min undermicrowave irradiation and performing the reaction in step (f) at 100° C.overnight to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (whitesolid, 10 mg, 6%). ESI-MS: 405.50 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ7.67 (s, 1H), 7.59-7.51 (m, 3H), 7.45 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=2.1Hz, 2H), 7.17 (dd, J=7.4, 2.9 Hz, 3H), 7.03 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H).

Example33:5-(3-chloro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D substituting3-chloro-5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andsubstituting Pd(PPh₃)₄ for Pd(dppf)Cl₂.DCM and substituting potassiumphosphate for sodium carbonate in step (d) and performing this step at90° C. overnight to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (12 mg,0.033 mmol, 9%). ESI-MS: 361.40 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ13.46(s, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=8.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.26(m, 2H), 7.18-7.12 (m, 3H), 7.07 (s, 2H).

Example 34:5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) and substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenyl boronic acid in step (b) andperforming the reaction in step (c) for 3 h and performing the reactionin step (d) at −5° C. for 2 h slowly raising temperature to ambient andstirring overnight and performing the reaction in step (e) at 100° C.for 45 min under microwave irradiation and performing the reaction instep (f) at 100° C. overnight to afford, after HPLC purification usingformic acid, the title compound as formate salt (white solid, 22 mg,18%). ESI-MS: 354.50 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.58 (d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.32 (s,2H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.06 (m, 2H), 7.03 (dt,J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example35:5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting2-chloro-6-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid in step (c) and performing thisstep at 130° C. for 1 h and substituting 2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane for2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performing this step at 120° C. for45 min and performing the reaction in step (f) in 1,4-dioxane at 80° C.overnight to lead to the title compound (11.5 mg, 0.03 mmol, 8%) as awhite solid. ESI-MS: 354.5 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 7.70 (s,1H), 7.66 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd, J=8.8, 5.3 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d,J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.14-7.07 (m, 2H), 2.50 (s, 3H).

Example 36:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]benzamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure B substituting4-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and performing the reactiondescribed in step (c) for 16 h and substituting(4-carbamoylphenyl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andperforming this step for 4 h to lead to the title compound (65 mg, 0.19mmol, 62%) as an off-white solid. ESI-MS: 348.2 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H),7.52-7.43 (m, 3H), 7.37 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.15 (m, 3H), 7.12-6.98(m, 3H).

Example 37:5-(3-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure E substituting phenylboronic acid for 4-cyanophenylboronicacid in step (d) and substituting3-methyl-5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid in step (e) and using theconditions described in Procedure D step (d) to lead to the titlecompound (30 mg, 0.09 mmol, 27%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 341.3 [M+H]⁺.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.79 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.46(m, 2H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 3H), 7.24 (dd, J=8.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.11 (m,3H), 7.02 (s, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H).

Example 38: 5-(1H-indol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure E substituting phenylboronic acid for 4-cyanophenylboronicacid in step (d) and substituting5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indole for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid in step (e) and using theconditions described in Procedure D step (d) to lead to the titlecompound (40 mg, 0.12 mmol, 38%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 326.2 [M+H]⁺.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.27 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.48 (d,J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (dt, J=8.3, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (t, J=2.8 Hz, 1H),7.34-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.25 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.08 (m, 3H), 7.05 (dd,J=8.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (s, 2H), 6.44-6.39 (m, 1H).

Example 39:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure B substituting4-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and performing the reactiondescribed in step (c) for 16 h and substituting 4-pyridinylboronic acidfor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) tolead to the title compound (39 mg, 0.11 mmol, 45%) as formate salt as apale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 306.2 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.67-8.60 (m, 2H), 8.46 (s, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.29 (s, 2H), 7.14 (dt, J=7.9, 6.1 Hz, 1H),7.15-6.97 (m, 3H).

Example 40:6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure E substituting1-methyl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole for4-cyanophenylboronic acid in step (d) and performing the reactiondescribed in step (d) for 20 h and substituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid in step (e) tolead to the title compound (74 mg, 0.30 mmol, 44%) as a hydrochloridesalt as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 374.4 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ7.89-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 5.70 (s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 3H), 2.67 (s, 3H).

Example 41:5-(3-fluoro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting3-fluoro-5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) to leadto the title compound (13 mg, 0.04 mmol, 12%) as a white solid. ESI-MS:345.2 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.72 (s, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H),7.55-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.12 (m,3H), 7.07 (s, 2H).

Example 42:4-[8-amino-6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure E substituting1-methyl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole for4-cyanophenylboronic acid in step (d) and performing the reactiondescribed in step (d) for 30 h to lead to the title compound (33 mg,0.09 mmol, 16%) as a hydrochloride salt as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 341.0[M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.11 (s, 1H), 10.03 (s, 1H), 8.78(s, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 2H), 5.25 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 3.93 (s, 3H).

Example 43:5-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acidfor phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-aminein step (a) and performing the reaction described in step (c) for 16 hand substituting2-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolane for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) to leadto the title compound (47 mg, 0.14 mmol, 45%) as a white solid. ESI-MS:345.2 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.07 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H),7.72-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H),7.30 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (td, J=8.0, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.07 (m, 3H),7.05 (dt, J=7.9, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.01-6.93 (m, 2H).

Example 44:4-[8-amino-6-(2-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) performing this step (f) or 5 hand substituting 2-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid instep (b) and performing this step (a) at 100° C. for 45 min to lead tothe title compound (90 mg, 0.25 mmol, 26%) as a light yellow solid.ESI-MS: 355.4 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.89 (s, 1H), 9.12(s, 2H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.36(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=8.4, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.05(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H).

Example 45:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acidfor phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-aminein step (a) and performing the reaction described in step (c) for 16 hand substituting (2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andperforming this step (f) or 4 h to lead to the title compound (25 mg,0.07 mmol, 25%) as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 336.2 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.69 (s, 2H), 8.27 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d,J=1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.15 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.01 (dd, J=5.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H).

Example 46:5-(2-fluoro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acidfor phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-aminein step (a) and performing the reaction described in step (c) for 16 hand substituting (2-fluoro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andperforming this step (f) or 4 h to lead to the title compound (10 mg,0.03 mmol, 10%) as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 338.2 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.14 (s, 2H), 7.80-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.27 (s,1H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.10 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (s, 1H), 2.41 (s,3H).

Example 47:4-{8-amino-2-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) and substituting chloroacetone for2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performing this step withoutsolvent at 100° C. for 2 days to lead to the title compound (whitesolid, 25 mg, 0.07 mmol, 22%/2 steps). ESI-MS: 351.5 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (300MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.56 (s, 1H), 7.29 (m, 3H), 7.25-7.16 (m, 3H),7.17-7.06 (m, 2H), 6.99 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (s, 2H), 2.30 (s, 3H).

Example 48:4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-6-fluoro-N-methylpyridin-2-amine

A) 5-(2,6-Difluoropyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure D,Conditions A substituting (2,6-difluoropyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) heatingat 150° C. for 4 h to lead to the5-(2,6-difluoropyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine (285mg, 72%) as a brown solid. ESI-MS: 324.1 [M+H]+.

B) In a dry pressure tube was placed5-(2,6-difluoropyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine (55mg, 0.17 mmol) then it was dissolved in NMP (0.3 mL) and thenmethylamine hydrochloride (23 mg, 0.34 mmol) was added. Reaction wasthen heated at 100° C. for 1 d. After cooling to room temperature, thecrude reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was purified by column chromatography, eluting withhexane/ethyl acetate. The title product was obtained as a white solid(25 mg, 44%). ESI-MS: 335.2 [M+H]+. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.57 (d,J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.23 (m,3H), 7.18 (s, 2H), 7.05-6.97 (m, 1H), 6.27-6.22 (m, 1H), 6.17-6.12 (m,1H), 2.68 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 49:3-{8-amino-5-[2-(methylamino)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (2-methylaminopyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (beige solid, 76 mg, 57%). ESI-MS: 342.3[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.06 (dd, J=5.2, 0.8 Hz, 1H),7.83-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.25 (s, 2H), 6.62(dd, J=4.7 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (dd, J=5.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.41-6.35 (m, 1H),2.72 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H).

Example50:5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-(naphthalen-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(naphthalen-2-yl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B, step (b)substituting 2-naphthylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid and heatingfor 5 h at 90° C.] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting(2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridinefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 4h to lead to the title compound (12 mg, 10%) as a hydrochloride salt asa white solid. ESI-MS: 420.4 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.99(s, 2H), 7.98-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.93-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.92-7.89(m, 1H), 7.89-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.83 (m, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.67 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.36 (dd,J=8.5, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H).

Example 51:4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) and substituting2-bromo-4′-cyanoacetophenone for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in chloroform heating under microwave irradiationat 110° C. for 30 min in a presence of TiCl₄ (0.75 equiv.) and TEA (0.6equiv.), then step (f1) was performed to lead to the title compound (5mg, 8%/2 steps) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 438.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.25-8.21 (m, 2H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.84 (m, 2H),7.33-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.26-7.18 (m, 3H), 7.17-7.11 (m, 3H), 7.04 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H).

Example52:5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting 2,6-dimethyl-4-pyridylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 4h to lead to the title compound (68 mg, 35%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 334.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.35(s, 2H), 7.92-7.80 (m, 2H), 7.65 (s, 2H), 7.40-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.17(m, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 2.66 (s, 6H).

Example 53:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chloro-6-methylphenolNH₂

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting2-chloro-6-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenol for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thisstep for 2 h in 140° C. to afford the title compound as a hydrochloridesalt (39 mg, 53.4%) as a pale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 367.00 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.71 (s, 1H), 8.64 (s, 2H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.65(s, 1H), 7.54-7.10 (m, 6H), 2.18 (s, 3H).

Example 54:4-[8-amino-6-(3,5-difluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3,5-difluorophenylboronic acidfor phenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing step (c) in 140° C.for 3 h, to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (20 mg,25%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 373.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ10.85 (s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 2H), 7.93-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.44(d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=8.3, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.09(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.07-6.97 (m, 2H).

Example55:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dichlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting3,5-dichloro-4-methoxyphenyl boronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) to lead to the5-(3,5-dichloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewhich was transformed during hydrochloride salt preparation to lead tothe title compound as a hydrochloride salt (37 mg, 43%) as a whitesolid. ESI-MS: 389.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.67 (s, 1H),8.12 (s, 2H), 7.70 (d, J=35.9 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (s, 2H), 7.37 (dd, J=14.2,7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.04 (m, 3H).

Example 56:5-(1,3-benzothiazol-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, Conditions A substituting6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B, step (b)substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid] for6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substituting(benzothiazol-5-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (7 mg, 9%) as a beige solid. ESI-MS:362.0 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.46 (s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd,J=8.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.10 (m, 4H), 7.08-7.03(m, 1H), 7.02-6.94 (m, 1H).

Example 57:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dimethoxyphenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a)substituting 2,6-dimethoxy-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)phenolfor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D performing this step (f)or 16 h in 150° C. to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(100 mg, 56%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 381.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.94 (s, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.45-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.17 (m, 3H), 6.67 (s, 2H), 3.63 (s, 6H).

Example58:4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,N,6-trimethylpyridin-2-amine

In a pressure tube was placed5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 35) (50 mg, 0.14 mmol) then NMP (1 mL) was added followed by 2Mdimethylamine in THE (1.43 mL, 2.8 mmol) and the reaction mixture washeated to 175° C. and stirred for 3 days. After that time the reactionmixture was cooled down to r.t., concentrated under reduced pressure andthe crude material was purified by flash chromatography on silicaeluting with dichloromethane/methanol and then transformed tohydrochloride salt to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (25mg, 40%). ESI-MS: 363.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.70 (s,2H), 7.89 (d, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 7.55-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.16 (m, 2H), 6.94(s, 1H), 6.58 (s, 1H), 3.11 (s, 6H), 2.43 (s, 3H).

Example59:4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,6-dimethylpyridin-2-amine

In a pressure tube was placed5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 35) (50 mg, 0.14 mmol) then NMP (1 ml) was added followed by 2Mmethylamine in THE (0.35 ml, 0.7 mmol) and the reaction mixture washeated at 170° C. for 1 day. After that time the reaction mixture wascooled down to r.t., concentrated under reduced pressure and the crudematerial was purified by flash chromatography on silica eluting withdichloromethane/methanol and then transformed to hydrochloride salt toafford the title compound (17 mg, 29%) as an orange solid. ESI-MS:349.10 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.59 (s, 2H), 7.91 (d, J=17.9Hz, 2H), 7.52-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.18 (m, 2H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 6.63 (s,1H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 60:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1-methylindazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (0.5 mg, 3%) as a white solid. ESI-MS:359.2. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.12 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.84-7.79 (m,2H), 7.53 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (td, J=6.4,1.7 Hz, 4H), 7.11-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.03-6.95 (m, 1H), 4.01 (s, 3H).

Example 61:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (70 mg, 46%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 374.2. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.18 (s, 2H),9.04 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.49-8.42 (m, 1H), 8.03-7.95 (m, 1H), 7.92(d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.21(m, 2H), 7.21-7.05 (m, 2H).

Example 62:5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (7 mg, 11%) as a hydrochloride salt as awhite solid. ESI-MS: 362.5. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.52 (s, 1H),8.30 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H),7.67 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.27 (m, 1H),7.23 (dt, J=9.8, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.19-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example 63: 5,6-bis(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure E, except substituting with 2 equivalents of6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)benzo[d]thiazole for4-cyanophenylboronic acid and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂ for Pd(Ph₃P)₄heating at 150° C. for 2 h at step (d), and not performing step (e) tolead to the title compound (8 mg, 2%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 401.0.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.46 (s, 1H), 9.33 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H),8.29 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),7.82 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz,1H), 7.42 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.5, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (s, 2H).

Example 64:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(7-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (7-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (5 mg, 5%) as a white solid. ESI-MS:359.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 13.34 (s, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=1.4 Hz,1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.19-7.10 (m, 3H), 7.09-7.03 (m, 3H), 7.00-6.92 (m, 1H), 2.53 (s, 3H).

Example65:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c), substituting3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b)and performing step (c) for 3 h in 140° C. to afford the title compoundas a hydrochloride salt (46 mg, 53.2%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 385.00[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.87 (s, 1H), 9.04 (s, 2H), 7.91(s, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd,J=8.3, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.06 (m, 1H), 6.90-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.76-6.72 (m,2H), 3.70 (s, 3H).

Example 66:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-difluorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (3,5-difluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for3.5 h to lead to the title compound (30 mg, 16%) as a hydrochloride saltas a beige solid. ESI-MS: 357.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.85 (s,1H), 9.07 (s, 2H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.87-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.38 (m, 1H),7.27-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.13 (m, 3H).

Example 67: ethyl8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c), substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) andsubstituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and performing this step for 2.5 h at 150° C. and substituting3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in DME as a solvent at 60° C. for 16 h andsubstituting 0.5M NH₃ in THE for ammonium in water in step (f) heatingfor 16 h at 90° C. Purification by HPLC (in a presence of formic acid)was done to lead to the title compound (50 mg, 28%) as a white solid.ESI-MS: 460.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.07 (s, 1H), 7.74(s, 1H), 7.68 (s, 2H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.32-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.06 (m,2H), 7.04-6.97 (m, 1H), 4.31 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 1.29 (t,J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example68:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chloro-6-methoxyphenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure B substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b)] for6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substituting(3-chloro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid in step (d) to lead to the titlecompound (5 mg, 6%) as an off-white solid. ESI-MS: 385.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.80 (s, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.07 (m, 3H),7.07-7.01 (m, 1H), 7.00 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 3.71(s, 3H).

Example 69:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c) and substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) andsubstituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and performing this step (f) or 2.5 h at 150° C. and substituting3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in DME as a solvent at 60° C. for 16 h andperforming step (f) in a mixture of 0.5M NH₃ in dioxane/28% NH₃ in water5:2 for 4 days at 140° C. to lead to the title compound (4 mg, 28%) as awhite solid. ESI-MS: 431.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.96 (s,1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.47 (s,2H), 7.31-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.04-6.98 (m, 1H), 2.57 (s,3H).

Example70:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (2-methylpyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (110 mg, 81%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 320.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.25-8.75 (s,2H), 8.75 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.08-8.01 (m, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz,2H), 7.66 (dd, J=6.0, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.19 (m, 2H),7.10 (dt, J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 2.75 (s, 3H).

Example 71:8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicAcid

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c), substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) andsubstituting 3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde instep (e) and performing this step in DME as a solvent, at 60° C. for 16h and performing step (f) at 90° C. for 16 h. Purification by HPLC (withpresence of formic acid) to lead to the title compound (17 mg, 29%) as awhite solid. ESI-MS: 399.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.89(s, 1H), 10.67 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s,2H), 7.27 (td, J=8.0, 6.3 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dd, J=8.4, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.14(dt, J=10.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.3 Hz,2H).

Example72:5-(2,6-dichloropyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting Pd(amphos)Cl₂for Pd(PPh3)4 and 2,6-dichloropyridine-4-boronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thisreaction in dioxane for 0.5 h in 100° C. to lead to the title compoundas a hydrochloride salt (37 mg, 97%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 374.10[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.48 (s, 2H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.87 (s,1H), 7.65 (s, 2H), 7.44-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.09 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H).

Example73:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,6-dimethylpyridin-2-amine

In a pressure tube was placed5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 34) (52 mg, 0.15 mmol) then NMP (0.5 mL) was added followed by2M methylamine in THE (3 mL, 6 mmol) and the reaction mixture was warmedto 170° C. and stirred for 14 days. After that time the reaction mixturewas cooled down to r.t., concentrated under reduced pressure and thecrude material was purified by flash chromatography on silica elutingwith dichloromethane/methanol and then transformed to hydrochloride saltto afford the title compound as a orange solid (29 mg, 51%). ESI-MS:349.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.39 (s, 2H), 7.94-7.89 (m,1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.12 (m, 3H), 6.90 (s, 1H),6.66 (s, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H).

Example 74:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-ylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for4.5 h to lead to the title compound (21 mg, 9%) as a hydrochloride saltas a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 345.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.15-9.08(m, 1H), 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),8.08 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 7.86 (dd, J=9.3, 1.5 Hz,1H), 7.40-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.13 (m, 2H).

Example: 75:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dimethylphenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (25 mg, 12%) as a hydrochloride salt asa white solid. ESI-MS: 349.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.75 (s, 1H),8.52 (s, 2H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.10(m 3H), 6.96 (s, 2H), 2.13 (s, 6H).

Example76:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicAcid

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and performing this step (f) or 2.5 h at 150° C. and substituting3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in DME as a solvent heating at 60° C. for 16 h.Purification by HPLC (in a presence of formic acid) was done to lead tothe title compound (5 mg, 11%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 432.00 [M+H]⁺.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.98 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H),7.63 (s, 2H), 7.61 (s, 1H), 7.27 (td, J=7.9, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.05 (m,2H), 7.01 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 2.56 (s, 3H).

Example77:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

In a dry flask was placed8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid (example 76) (30 mg, 0.07 mmol) then DMF (2 mL) was added and tothis HATU (31 mg, 0.08 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes and then DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.21 mmol, 3 equiv.)followed by 2M dimethylamine solution in THE (0.04 mL, 0.08 mmol, 1.1equiv.) were added. Reaction was stirred at r.t. for 2 d. Reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by usingflash chromatography (silica gel, DCM/MeOH 0% to 10%) to lead to thetitle compound as light yellow solid as a hydrochloride salt (8 mg,24%). ESI-MS: 459.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.03 (s, 2H),7.92 (s, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.26(m, 1H), 7.22-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.01 (m, 1H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.00 (s,3H), 2.55 (s, 3H).

Example 78:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

In a dry flask was placed8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid (example 76) (30 mg, 0.07 mmol) then DMF (2 mL) was added and tothis HATU (31 mg, 0.08 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes and then DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.21 mmol, 3 equiv.)followed by 2M methylamine solution in THE (0.04 mL, 0.08 mmol, 1.1equiv.) were added. Reaction was stirred at r.t. for 2 d. Reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and purified by usingflash chromatography (silica gel, DCM/MeOH 0% to 10%) to lead to thetitle compound as light yellow solid, hydrochloride salt (10 mg, 27%) asa light yellow solid. ESI-MS: 445.10 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.16 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 2H), 7.62(s, 1H), 7.36-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.06 (m, 2H), 7.03 (dd, J=7.7, 1.3 Hz,1H), 2.80 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H).

Example79:5-(4-amino-3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting2,6-dichloro-4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)aniline for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 110° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (37 mg, 20%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 388.0. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.63 (s, 2H),7.85 (s, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.31 (s, 2H), 7.27-7.11(m, 3H), 5.94 (s, 2H).

Example 80:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(isoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (isoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions D described in Procedure B heating at 100° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (46 mg, 30%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 356.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.87(s, 1H), 9.18-8.76 (m, 2H), 8.71 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 8.44-8.35 (m, 2H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.88 (dd, J=8.6, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.78(s, 1H), 7.33-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.07 (m, 1H).

Example81:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

In a dry flask was placed anhydrous methanol (3 mL) and all was cooledto 0° C. Then sodium (68 mg, 3 mmol) was added and after 15 min asolution of5-(2-fluoro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 46) (250 mg, 0.7 mmol) in MeOH (2 mL) was added. Reactionmixture was then heated in reflux for 1 h. After that time the reactionmixture was cooled down to r.t. then diluted with water. Aqueous layerwas extracted with EtOAc. Separated organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure which was purified by flash chromatography on silica elutingwith hexane/ethyl acetate. Title product was obtained as a hydrochloridesalt as a white solid (5 mg, 19%). ESI-MS: 350.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 9.14 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 9.07 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),8.84-8.76 (m, 1H), 8.75-8.65 (m, 2H), 8.61-8.53 (m, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H),8.17-8.11 (m, 1H), 5.44 (s, 3H), 3.97 (s, 3H).

Example 82:5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (62 mg, 88%) as a hydrochloride salt as a brown solid. ESI-MS:345.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.53 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 2H),7.99-7.92 (m, 2H), 7.92-7.87 (m, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd,J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.10 (m,2H).

Example 83:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting 1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure B heating at 150° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (22 mg, 15%) as a hydrochloride salt asa white solid. ESI-MS: 359.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.50(s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 2H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.96-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.65 (d, J=1.3Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=8.5, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.22 (m,1H), 7.20-7.13 (m, 2H), 4.02 (s, 3H (superimposed on water signal)).

Example 84: ethyl8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c), substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) andsubstituting 3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde instep (e) and performing this step in DME as a solvent heating at 60° C.for 16 h and 0.5M NH₃ in THE was substituted for ammonium in water instep (f). Crude reaction mixture was purified by HPLC (with presence offormic acid) to lead to the title compound (6 mg, 8%) as a white solid.ESI-MS: 427.10 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.44(s, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (q, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd,J=8.3, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=10.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=16.2, 8.1 Hz,3H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.28 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example85:4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-6-methyl-N-(propan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine

In a pressure tube was placed5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 35) (50 mg, 0.14 mmol) then NMP (0.5 mL) was added followed byisopropylamine (0.11 mL, 1.3 mmol) and the reaction mixture was warmedto 175° C. and stirred for 5 days. After that time the reaction mixturewas cooled down to r.t., concentrated under reduced pressure and thecrude material was purified by flash chromatography on silica elutingwith hexane/ethyl acetate and then transformed to hydrochloride salt toafford the title compound as a yellow solid (7 mg, 13%). ESI-MS: 377.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H),7.50-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.16 (m, 2H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 6.71 (s, 1H), 2.43(s, 3H), 1.26-1.22 (m, 1H), 1.11 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 6H).

Example 86:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (4-Methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared followingthe approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-4-methyl-1,3-benzothiazole for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 1 h at 80° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a red solid (quant.) which was used in nextstep without further purification. ESI-MS: 193.8 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure B to lead to the titlecompound (113 mg, 79%) as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid. ESI-MS:376.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.48 (s, 1H), 9.21 (s, 2H),8.08 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.39 (m,1H), 7.37-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.10 (m, 2H), 2.67 (s,3H).

Example 87:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-N-(oxolan-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

In a dry flask was placed8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid (example 76) (30 mg, 0.07 mmol) then DMF (2 mL) was added and tothis HATU (31 mg, 0.08 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes and then DIPEA (0.04 mL, 0.21 mmol, 3 equiv.)followed by 3-aminotetrahydrofuran (0.06 mg, 0.07 mmol, 1 equiv.) wereadded and reaction was stirred at r.t. for 48 h. Reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and purified by using flashchromatography (silica gel, DCM/MeOH 0% to 10%) to lead to the titlecompound as a off-white solid, hydrochloride salt (10 mg, 29%). ESI-MS:501.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.20 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.05(s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 2H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 7.35-7.25 (m, 1H),7.20-7.11 (m, 2H), 7.08-7.00 (m, 1H), 4.54-4.42 (m, 1H), 3.91-3.79 (m,2H), 3.75-3.68 (m, 2H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.85 (m,1H).

Example 88:5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for20 h to lead to the title compound (35 mg, 21%) as a hydrochloride saltas a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 390.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.11 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H+NH2), 8.49 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d,J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d,J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.23 (m, 2H),7.22-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example89:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

In a dry flask was placed8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid (example 71) (10 mg, 0.03 mmol) then DMF (1 mL) was added and tothis HATU (11 mg, 0.03 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) was added. Reaction mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes and then DIPEA (0.013 mL, 0.08 mmol, 3 equiv.)and N-methylpiperazine (0.028 mL, 0.03 mmol, 1 equiv.) was added.Reaction was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure and purified by using flash chromatography(silica gel, DCM/MeOH 0% to 10%) to lead to the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (20 mg, 41%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 481.20 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.31 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.34 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.10 (m, 3H), 7.03-6.96 (m, 2H), 4.50(s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 2.90 (m, 4H), 2.60 (s, 3H).

Example 90:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting1-methyl-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-onefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (7 mg, 6%) as a hydrochloride salt as ayellow solid. ESI-MS: 375.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.12(s, 1H), 8.61 (s, 2H), 7.90-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.30(m, 1H), 7.28-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.07-6.99 (m, 1H), 6.95(dd, J=8.0, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 3.24 (s, 3H).

Example 91:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-indol-5-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (9 mg, 6%) as a hydrochloride salt as ayellow solid. ESI-MS: 360.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.62(s, 1H), 8.55 (s, 2H), 7.86-7.80 (m, 1H), 7.60-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.32(m, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.24-7.14 (m, 4H), 6.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.51(s, 2H).

Example 92:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinoxalin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (quinoxalin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 4h to lead to the title compound (113 mg, 31%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 357.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03(d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.18 (m,2H), 7.90 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=8.6, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 93:5-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction for 20 h andsubstituting (2-chloropyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and substitutingPd(amphos)Cl₂ for Pd(dppf)Cl₂ performing the reaction at 140° C. for 3 hto afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid (6mg, 8%). ESI-MS: 340.0 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.56-8.45 (m,1H), 8.07 (s, 2H), 7.80-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.45 (dd,J=5.1, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.13-7.04 (m,1H).

Example94:5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (4-Fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared followingthe approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-Bromo-4-fluorobenzothiazole for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 2 h at 80° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a yellow solid (quant.) which was used in nextstep without further purification. ESI-MS: 198.0 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for18 h to lead to the title compound (128 mg, 40%) as a hydrochloride saltas a white solid. ESI-MS: 380.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.54(s, 1H), 8.47 (s, 2H), 8.10 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.80 (m, 1H),7.73-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=11.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 1H),7.27-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 95:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-bromopyridin-2-ol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction for 20 h andsubstituting 5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-olfor (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performingthe reaction at 130° C. for 3 h and using NBS in 2 equiv. in step (d) toafford the title compound as a beige solid (2 mg, 3%). ESI-MS: 400.1[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 9.61 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 9.19 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 9.17 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 9.00 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.94-8.86(m, 1H), 8.81-8.75 (m, 1H), 8.75-8.71 (m, 1H), 8.64-8.58 (m, 1H).

Example 96:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

Step 1)6-(3-Fluorophenyl)-5-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure D,substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B,step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid]for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substituting(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the product(25 mg, 76%) as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 336.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.10 (dd, J=2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (dd, J=8.5, 2.5 Hz, 1H),7.55 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.17(s, 2H), 7.15-7.10 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.01 (m, 2H), 6.94 (dd, J=8.5, 0.7 Hz,1H), 3.88 (s, 3H).

Step 2) In a pressure tube was suspended6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(100 mg, 0.3 mmol) in 4M HCl in dioxane (6 mL) and heated at 120° C. for3.5 h. After cooling to room temperature, crude reaction mixture wastriturated with diethyl ether followed by pentane, precipitates werecollected. Then solids were dissolved in hot EtOH and triturated withdiethyl ether followed by pentane once more, macerated with diethylether and dried under reduced pressure. The title product5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-onewas obtained as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid (95 mg, 85%).ESI-MS: 322.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.02 (s, 2H),8.03-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.35 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.18 (m, 3H), 6.42 (d, J=9.4Hz, 1H).

Example97:8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting 3-bromopyruvicacid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performing thisstep in DME as a solvent heating at 60° C. for 16 h. Purification byHPLC (in a presence of formic acid) was done to lead to the titlecompound (5 mg, 19%) as an off-white solid. ESI-MS: 398.10 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.64 (s, 1H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.55 (s, 1H), 7.47(s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.17 (m, 4H), 7.14 (dt, J=10.6,2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (dd, J=20.1, 8.3 Hz, 3H).

Example 98:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and substituting 2-bromoacetophenone for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e)and performing this step in acetonitrile as a solvent at 130° C. for 3days to lead to the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (6 mg, 38%)as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 464.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.20 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.01 (m, 2H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.48-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.00 (m, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H).

Example99:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,3-dimethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting1,3-dimethyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-onefor (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) to lead to thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (5 mg, 13%) as a beige solid.ESI-MS: 350.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Acetonitrile-d3) δ 8.75 (s, 2H),7.85 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.36 (m, 2H),7.30-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.13 (m, 2H), 3.39 (s, 3H), 2.03 (s, 3H).

Example100:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting [2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl]boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (106 mg, 67%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 375.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.87(s, 2H), 8.11-8.07 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 1H),7.47-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.19 (m, 4H), 6.64 (dd, J=6.5, 1.4 Hz, 1H),3.63-3.42 (m, 4H), 2.09-1.94 (m, 4H).

Example101:4-[8-amino-2-(aminomethyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 1,3-dichloroacetonefor chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performing this step inacetonitrile as a solvent at 100° C. for 16 h and to lead to the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (3 mg, 10.3%) as a dark grey solid.ESI-MS: 366.10 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.67 (s, 2H), 8.19(s, 2H), 7.52 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.30 (m, 2H),7.28-7.19 (m, 3H), 7.10 (dd, J=8.3, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.04 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),4.12 (s, 2H).

Example 102:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting6-(4,4,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidinefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (4 mg, 6%) as a hydrochloride salt as a light yellow solid.ESI-MS: 346.0. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.35 (dd, J=2.1, 1.0 Hz, 1H),8.45 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s,1H), 7.37-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.08 (m, 2H), 6.80 (dd, J=2.4, 0.9 Hz, 1H).

Example 103:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (8-Methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-chloro-8-methylquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxanefor DMF and heating for 18 h at 80° C. to give, after flashchromatography, a white solid (quant.) which was used in next step.ESI-MS: 187.9 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (7 mg, 4%) as a hydrochloride salt as agreen solid. ESI-MS: 370.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03 (dd,J=4.3, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.78 (s, 2H), 8.40 (dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d,J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.55 (m, 3H), 7.39-7.22 (m, 2H),7.22-7.04 (m, 2H), 2.71 (s, 3H).

Example 104:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (29 mg, 37%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 374.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03(dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.46-8.40 (m, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 7.91-7.87 (m,1H), 7.77-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.72-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.36(m 2H), 7.16-7.08 (m 2H).

Example 105:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting1-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-benzotriazolefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (10 mg, 4.85%) as a hydrochloride saltas a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 360.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.11-8.07 (m, 2H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.73-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.38 (m, 2H),7.28 (dd, J=8.7, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.11 (m, 2H), 4.30 (s, 3H).

Example 106:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (2-aminobenzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (74 mg, 10%) as a hydrochloride salt asa white solid. ESI-MS: 377.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.83(s, 4H), 7.94-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.18 (m, 2H),7.18-7.11 (m, 1H).

Example 107:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinoxalin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting 8-fluoroquinoxalin-6-ylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 5h to lead to the title compound (16 mg, 20%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 375.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.07(s, 2H), 8.03-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J=10.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (dd,J=10.5, 1.3 Hz, 2H), 7.35-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.04 (m, 2H).

Example 108:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) {8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid was preparedfollowing the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-Bromo-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 18 h at 80° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a brown solid (quant.) which was used in nextstep without further purification. ESI-MS: 177.0 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting {8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 5h to lead to the title compound (13 mg, 25%) as a hydrochloride salt asa beige solid. ESI-MS: 359.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.89(d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.22(s, 2H) 7.79 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 2H), 7.75 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.25 (m,2H), 7.25-7.03 (m, 2H), 2.60 (s, 3H).

Example 109:3-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c), substituting 3-cyanophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting Pd(amphos)Cl₂for Pd(PPh₃) in step (c) and8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thisreaction for 3 h in 140° C. to lead to the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (85 mg, 55%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 381.10[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03 (dd, J=4.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.42(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s, 2H), 7.92-7.89 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.85 (m, 1H),7.74-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.71-7.67 (m, 4H), 7.58-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.41 (t, J=7.8Hz, 1H).

Example 110:N-{4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-6-methylpyridin-2-yl}acetamide

A) (2-Acetamido-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)boronic acid was synthesizedfollowing the approach outlined in Procedure A1 substituting2-acetamido-6-methylpyridine for 2-trifluoromethyl-6-methyl pyridineheating at 50° C. for 6 h to afford the title compound as a brown solid(quant.). ESI-MS: 195.00 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (2-acetamido-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (103 mg, 24%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 377.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.63(s, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.11 (m, 1H),6.98-6.96 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.05 (s, 3H).

Example111:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[8-(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-6-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-8-(trifluoromethyl)quinoline for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thisstep (f) or 3 h in 130° C. to lead to the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (50 mg, 17%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 424.10[M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 9.07 (dd, J=4.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H),8.43 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=1.1Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (dd, J=8.4, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.08(m, 4H).

Example 112:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (8-Methoxyquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-8-methoxyquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxanefor DMF and heating for 16 h at 120° C. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to give a brown solid (quant.) which was used in next stepwithout further purification. ESI-MS: 203.8 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (10 mg, 22%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 386.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Acetonitrile-d3)δ 9.16 (dd, J=5.2, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.92-8.82 (m, 1H), 8.51 (s, 2H), 8.01(dd, J=8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H),7.59 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.21 (m, 2H),7.19-7.14 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.04 (m, 1H), 4.02 (s, 3H).

Example 113:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting 1,8-naphthyridin-3-ylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for20 h to lead to the title compound (24 mg, 13%) as a hydrochloride saltas a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 357.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.20 (dd, J=4.3, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (d, J=2.4 Hz,1H), 8.62 (dd, J=8.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (s, 2H), 7.78 (dd, J=8.2, 4.3Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example 114:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(7-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (7-Fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-Bromo-7-fluoroquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxanefor DMF and heating for 1 h at 80° C. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressureto give a red solid (quant.) which was used in next step without furtherpurification. ESI-MS: 192.0 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (7-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (15 mg, 5%) as a hydrochloride salt as a brown solid. ESI-MS:374.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.04 (dd, J=4.3, 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.48-8.45 (m, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=10.9 Hz, 1H),7.86-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.66-7.60 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.23 (m, 2H),7.19-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example 115:5-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) In a pressure tube were placed2-amino-5-brom-3-fluoro-N-methylaniline (500 mg, 2.3 mmol) followed bytriethylorthoformate (15 mL, 90 mmol) and formic acid (0.5 mL, 1.3mmol). Reaction mixture was heated at 110° C. for 18 h. The reactionmixture was then cooled down to r.t., concentrated under reducedpressure to afford the crude material of6-bromo-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazole as an orange solid (264mg, 50%). ESI-MS: 228.9 [M+H]+.

B)4-Fluoro-1-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolewas prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2,substituting 6-bromo-4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazole for5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxane for DMF and substitutingPd₂(dba)₃ with tricyclohexyl phosphine for Pd(dppf)Cl₂ and heating for 2h at 85° C. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a brown oil(quant.) which was used in next step without further purification.ESI-MS: 277.2 [M+H]+.

C) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting4-fluoro-1-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (33 mg, 26%) as a hydrochloride salt asan off-white solid. ESI-MS: 377.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.32 (s, 1H), 7.58 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.11 (m, 4H), 7.10-7.03 (m, 2H), 7.00 (d, J=2.7 Hz,1H), 3.80 (s, 3H).

Example 116:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1,8-naphthyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting 1,8-naphthyridin-4-ylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (32 mg, 17%) as a hydrochloride salt asa brown solid. ESI-MS: 357.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.26(d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 9.19-9.16 (m, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.85(m, 2H), 7.67 (dd, J=8.4, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.09 (m, 3H),6.99 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 117: ethyl8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and substituting3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in DME as a solvent heating at 80° C. for 16 h andsubstituting 0.5M NH₃ in dioxane for ammonium in water in step (f) tolead to the title compound (3 mg, 34%) as a light beige solid. ESI-MS:446.10 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Acetonitrile-d3) 9.02 (dd, J=4.2, 1.5Hz, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.62 (dd,J=8.4, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=11.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.02 (m, 2H),7.05-6.83 (m, 1H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 4.32 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.31 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H).

Example 118:[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]methanol

In a dry flask was placed ethyl8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate(example 117) (10 mg, 0.02 mmol) and then THE (0.5 mL) was added andreaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. Then 1M LiAlH₄ in THE (0.07 mL,0.07 mmol) was added and reaction was stirred at r.t. for 2 h. Then 10%NaOH (aq.) was added and aqueous phase was extracted with DCM. Organiclayers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated togive a residue which was purified by using HPLC to lead to the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (2.5 mg, 29%) as a yellow solid.ESI-MS: 404.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 9.03 (d, J=3.2 Hz,1H), 8.45 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 7.74 (dd, J=8.4, 4.4 Hz, 1H),7.69-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.07 (m, 4H), 4.77 (s, 2H).

Example 119:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

In a pressure tube was placed5-(2-fluoro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 46) (50 mg, 0.1 mmol) and anhydrous dioxane (1 mL) was addedfollowed by pyrrolidine (0.25 mL, 3.0 mmol). Reaction mixture was thenheated at 80° C. for 20 h. After that time the reaction mixture wascooled down to r.t. then concentrated under reduced pressure andremaining residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica elutingwith dichloromethane/methanol. Title product was obtained as ahydrochloride salt as a yellow solid (7 mg, 12%). ESI-MS: 389.2 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.68 (s, 1H), 8.22 (s, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H),7.82 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.35 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.19 (m, 2H),7.00 (s, 1H), 6.60 (s, 1H), 3.49 (s, 4H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 1.99 (s, 4H).

Example120:5-{8-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) {8-Fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid was preparedfollowing the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-8-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 3 h at 80° C. Product was obtainedas a brown solid (quant.). ESI-MS: 181.1 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting {8-Fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (4 mg, 26%) as a hydrochloride salt as abeige solid. ESI-MS: 363.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.55 (d,J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=5.2 Hz,2H), 7.41 (d, J=11.5 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.14 (dd, J=16.0, 8.3Hz, 2H).

Example121:2-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol

Step 1)5-(8-Fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(2-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure B,Conditions B in step (c) and substituting 2-methoxyphenylboronic acidfor phenyl boronic acid in step (b) and substituting8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) to afford theproduct as an off-white solid (50 mg, 77%). ESI-MS: 386.00 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.94 (dd, J=4.2, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=8.4Hz, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.65-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.49 (dd, J=11.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H),7.25 (dd, J=7.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.05 (m, 3H), 6.89-6.74 (m, 2H), 3.47(s, 3H).

Step 2) In a flask was placed5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(2-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(29 mg, 0.08 mmol) then anhydrous DCM (5 mL) was added, mixture wascooled to −10° C. and then 1M solution of BBr₃ in DCM (0.23 mL, 0.23mmol) was added. Reaction was then left to warm to r.t. and stirred for40 h. After that time reaction mixture was poured onto ice and stirredfor 20 minutes. Mixture was neutralized with NaHCO₃ and extracted withDCM.

Combined organics layers were washed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated. Crude product was purified by using HPLC(with formic acid) to lead to the title compound (18 mg, 64%) as a whitesolid. ESI-MS: 372.10 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.89 (s, 1H),8.97 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=1.4 Hz,1H), 7.63 (dd, J=8.4, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.26 (s, 2H),7.03-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.68 (dd, J=8.6, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 6.60-6.54 (m, 1H).

Example 122:6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c), substituting3(6-fluoropirydyn-2-yl)boronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b)and performing this reaction in a mixture of solvents: toluene/ethanol1:5, and substituting8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and substitutingPd(amphos)Cl₂ for Pd(dpp)Cl₂*DCM in step (c) and performing this step(f) or 3 h in 140° C. to lead to the title compound as a hydrochloridesalt (28 mg, 37%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 375.60 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.07 (dd, J=4.3, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 2H), 8.51-8.46(m, 1H), 7.97-7.93 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.81 (m, 1H),7.77-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.35-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.10 (m, 1H).

Example 123:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1-ethyl-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-3-pyridinyl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure B to lead to the titlecompound (9 mg, 9%) as a hydrochloride salt as a beige solid. ESI-MS:350.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.38 (s, 2H), 7.87 (s, 1H),7.85 (s, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.16 (m,3H), 6.46 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 1.03 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 124:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridinefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (15 mg, 13%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 345.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.29(s, 1H), 8.78 (s, 3H), 8.28 (dd, J=4.7, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.77(d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.64 (m 2H), 7.35-7.21 (m 2H), 7.20-7.09 (m 2H),7.05 (dd, J=7.9, 4.7 Hz, 1H).

Example 125:5-(5,8-difluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (5,8-Difluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-5,8-difluoroquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 18 h at 80° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a white solid (quant.) which was used in nextstep without further purification. ESI-MS: 210.5 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (5,8-difluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 5h to lead to the title compound (8 mg, 13%) as a hydrochloride salt as abeige solid. ESI-MS: 392.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.13 (dd,J=4.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (s, 2H), 7.87-7.76 (m,3H), 7.72 (dd, J=10.7, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.04 (m,2H).

Example 126:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-8-amine

A) (8-Aminoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting 6-bromo-8-quinolinaminefor 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 2h at 80° C. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a red solid(quant.) which was used in next step without further purification.ESI-MS: 189.1 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-aminoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (35 mg, 28%) as a hydrochloride salt asan orange solid. ESI-MS: 371.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.87(dd, J=4.3, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=1.3Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=8.3, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.25(m, 3H), 7.25-7.11 (m, 2H), 6.96 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 127: ethyl2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c), substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) andsubstituting 8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinolinefor (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and substitutingethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in DME as a solvent heating at 85° C. for 16 h andsubstituting 0.5M NH₃ in dioxane for 28% ammonium in water in step (f)to lead to the title compound (12 mg, 22%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS:460.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ 9.07 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.15 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.60-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.42 (dd,J=10.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (s, 1H), 7.20-7.06 (m, 2H), 7.07-7.00 (m, 1H),6.96-6.84 (m, 1H), 5.66 (s, 2H), 4.20 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.83 (s, 2H),1.28 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example128:5-(7-fluoro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A)7-Fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazolewas prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2,substituting 5-bromo-7-fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-indazolefor 5-bromo-1H-indazole and substituting 1,4-dioxane for DMF and heatingfor 18 h at 100° C. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite®and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a darkbrown solid (quant.) which was used in next step without furtherpurification. ESI-MS: 347.2 [M+H]+.

B)5-[7-Fluoro-1-(oxan-2-yl)-1H-indazol-5-yl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure D,substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B,step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid]for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substituting7-fluoro-1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazolefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 135° C. for 3h. The reaction mixture was then cooled down to r.t., filtered throughCelite® and rinsed with EtOAc. The organic solution was washed withwater and brine and aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc. Separatedorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crude material asorange residue. The obtained crude material was purified by flashchromatography on silica eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate to afford5-[7-fluoro-1-(oxan-2-yl)-1H-indazol-5-yl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amineas an orange solid (85 mg, 58%). ESI-MS: 447.2 [M+H]+.

C)5-[7-Fluoro-1-(oxan-2-yl)-1H-indazol-5-yl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(85 mg, 0.18 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous DCM (4 mL) and to thissolution trifluoroacetic acid (0.28 mL, 3.8 mmol) was added. Reactionwas stirred at r.t. for 2 d. After this time the reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure with methanol three times. Theobtained crude material was purified by flash chromatography on silicaeluting with dichloromethane/methanol and then it was transformed tohydrochloride salt. The title compound5-(7-fluoro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewas obtained as a white solid (16 mg, 23%). ESI-MS: 363.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H),7.68-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.26-7.21 (m,1H), 7.17-7.11 (m, 2H).

Example 129:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (4-Methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-4-methylquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and substituting1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 20 h at 80° C. Product was obtainedas a light brown oil (quant.) ESI-MS: 188.5 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (43 mg, 15%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 370.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.14(d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.97 (s, 2H), 8.55 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.40 (d, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 8.00-7.91 (m, 2H), 7.89 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.35-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.11 (m, 2H), 2.81 (s, 3H).

Example 130:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinoline-8-carbonitrile

A) (8-Cyanoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromoquinoline-8-carbonitrile for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 18 h at 100° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a white dark brown (quant.) which was used innext step without further purification. ESI-MS: 199.1 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-cyanoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (13 mg, 3%) as a hydrochloride salt as ayellow solid. ESI-MS: 381.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.16(dd, J=4.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.53 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.44-8.41 (m,2H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.82-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.30-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.05 (m,2H).

Example131:5-{8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) Preparation of {8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronicacid: {8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid wasprepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine for 5-bromo-1H-indazoleand using 1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 20 h at 80° C. Thereaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a brown solid (quant.) whichwas used in next step without further purification. ESI-MS: 182.1[M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting {8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acidfor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure B heating at 100° C. for 1h to lead to the title compound (21 mg, 24%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 364.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.05(d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 2H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.86-7.76(m, 2H), 7.40-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example 132:5-(4-fluoro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A)4-Fluoro-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolewas prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2,substituting 5-bromo-7-fluoro-1H-benzimidazole for 5-bromo-1H-indazoleand using 1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 18 h at 80° C. Thereaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a green solid (quant.) whichwas used in next step without further purification. ESI-MS: 263.1[M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting4-fluoro-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (3 mg, 14%) as a hydrochloride salt asan off-white solid. ESI-MS: 363.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.77 (s, 2H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.50 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.28-7.20 (m, 2H),7.19-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example 133:4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

A) [3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]boronic acid wasprepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting4-Bromo-2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenol for 5-bromo-1H-indazole andusing 1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 18 h at 80° C. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a white solid (quant.) which was used innext step without further purification. ESI-MS: 223.1 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting [3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]boronic acidfor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 5h to lead to the title compound (8 mg, 13%) as a hydrochloride salt as awhite solid. ESI-MS: 407.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.47 (s,1H), 8.44 (s, 2H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.66 (dd, J=11.1, 1.9 Hz,1H), 7.45-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.12 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 134:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]isoquinolin-1-ol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1,2-dihydro-1-oxo-6-isoquinolinyl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for20 h to lead to the title compound (38 mg, 27%) as a hydrochloride saltas an orange solid. ESI-MS: 373.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ11.43 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.68(s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.10 (m, 4H), 6.53(d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H).

Example 135:2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]aceticAcid

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c), substituting3-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) andsubstituting 8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinolinefor (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and substitutingethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in DME as a solvent heating at 85° C. for 16 h tolead to the title compound (20 mg, 27%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS:432.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.02 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.42 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.61 (m, 2H), 7.37 (s, 1H),7.24-7.10 (m, 4H), 7.06 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.04-6.94 (m, 1H), 3.57 (s,2H).

Example 136:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)isoindolin-1-one for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for20 h to lead to the title compound (32 mg, 23%) as a hydrochloride saltas an orange solid. ESI-MS: 360.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.94 (s, 2H), 8.75 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.67(d, J=14.0 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.17(m, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.39 (s, 2H).

Example 137:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-onefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 2days to lead to the title compound (38 mg, 27%) as a hydrochloride saltas an orange solid. ESI-MS: 360.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.86 (s, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.74-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),7.38-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.26-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.14 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 3.11 (s,2H), 2.69 (s, 2H).

Example 138:2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]ethan-1-ol

In a dry flask was placed ethyl2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetate(example 127) (35 mg, 0.08 mmol) and then THE (1 mL) was added andreaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. Then 1M LiAlH₄ in THE (0.23 mL,0.23 mmol) was added and reaction was stirred at r.t. for 0.5 h. Then10% NaOH (aq.) was added and aqueous phase was extracted with DCM.Organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered andconcentrated to give a crude mixture which was purified by using HPLC tolead to the title compound (5 mg, 14%) as a light yellow solid,hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 418.20 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)9.03 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (dt, J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (s.2H), 7.90 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.48 (s, 1H), 7.34-7.17(m, 2H), 7.17-7.01 (m, 2H), 3.71 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (t, J=6.7 Hz,2H).

Example 139:2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide

In a pressure tube ethyl2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetate(example 127) (35 mg, 0.08 mmol) was suspended in 7N NH₃ in methanol (4mL). Reaction was heated at 110° C. for 16 h then mixture wasconcentrated and purified by HPLC to lead to the title compound (5 mg,13%) as light beige solid. ESI-MS: 431.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.02 (dd, J=4.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.89(s, 1H), 7.76-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.37 (s, 2H), 7.28-7.11 (m, 4H), 7.12-6.85(m, 3H), 3.50 (s, 2H).

Example140:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (4-Methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared followingthe approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-4-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazole for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating under microwave irradiation for 2 h at120° C. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a brown solid(quant.) which was used in next step without further purification.ESI-MS: 210.1 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating under microwaveirradiation at 130° C. for 30 min to lead to the title compound (133 mg,62%) as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid. ESI-MS: 392.9 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.37 (s, 1H), 9.00 (s, 2H), 7.93 (d, J=1.4 Hz,1H), 7.80 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (td, J=8.1,6.1 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (dt, J=9.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.14 (m, 4H), 3.86 (s,3H).

Example 141:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]naphthalen-1-ol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (5-hydroxynaphthalen-2-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 135° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (26 mg, 15%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 371.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.35(s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H),7.82 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.7, 1.8 Hz,1H), 7.39-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.17-7.13(m, 1H), 7.11 (dd, J=8.7, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (dd, J=7.1, 1.5 Hz, 1H).

Example 142:5-[4-fluoro-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) In a flask, equipped with stirring bar and a rubber septum,thoroughly purged with argon, 5-bromo-1,3-difluoro-2-nitrobenzene (700mg, 2.9 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (30 mL) reaction was cooled to 0° C.and to this isopropylamine (0.13 mL, 1.47 mmol) was added at 0° C. After30 min flask was left to warm to room temperature for 20 h. Reactionmixture was pured to brine and extracted with ethyl acetate twice.Separated and combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford thecrude residue which was purified by flash chromatography on silicaeluting with hexane/dichloromethane to lead to the5-bromo-3-fluoro-2-nitro-N-(propan-2-yl)aniline as an orange oil (744mg, 91%). ESI-MS: 276.0 [M+H]+.

B) In a flask equipped with condenser was placed5-bromo-3-fluoro-2-nitro-N-(propan-2-yl)aniline (588 mg, 2.1 mmol),ammonium chloride (341 mg, 6.4 mmol) and iron powder (593 mg, 10.6mmol). Solids were suspended in 10:1 ethanol/water mixture (22 mL) andreaction was heated at 80° C. for 20 min. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure and then purified by flash chromatography on silica elutingwith hexane and dichloromethane to lead to5-bromo-3-fluoro-1-N-(propan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine as a purple solid(452 mg, 77%). ESI-MS: 347.5 [M+H]+.

C) In a pressure tube were placed5-bromo-3-fluoro-1-N-(propan-2-yl)benzene-1,2-diamine (452 mg, 0.1.8mmol) followed by triethylorthoformate (3.6 mL, 22 mmol) and formic acid(17 mg, 0.36 mmol). Reaction mixture was heated at 110° C. for 18 h. Thereaction mixture was then cooled down to r.t., concentrated underreduced pressure to afford the crude material which was purified byflash chromatography on silica eluting with hexane and ethyl acetate tolead to 6-bromo-4-fluoro-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole as a beigesolid (365 mg, 78%).

D)4-fluoro-1-(propan-2-yl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolewas prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2,substituting 6-bromo-4-fluoro-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole for5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxane for DMF and substitutingPd₂(dba)₃ and tricyclohexylphosphine for Pd(dppf)Cl₂ and heating for 3 hat 85° C. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a dark orangesolid (quant.) which was used in next step without further purification.ESI-MS: 305.2 [M+H]+.

E) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting4-fluoro-1-(propan-2-yl)-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 135° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (74 mg, 67%) as a hydrochloride salt asa beige solid. ESI-MS: 405.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.82(s, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H),7.60 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.19(m, 1H), 7.19-7.10 (m, 2H), 4.73-4.64 (m, 1H), 1.46 (s, 3H), 1.40 (s,3H).

Example 143:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (3-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for20 h to lead to the title compound (13 mg, 27%) as a hydrochloride saltas a white solid. ESI-MS: 359.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.82(s, 2H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd,J=8.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.14 (m,2H), 2.45 (s, 3H).

Example144:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-3-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (in step (d) and using the conditions A described inProcedure D heating at 120° C. for 20 h to lead to the title compound(26 mg, 25%) as a hydrochloride salt as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 368.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 7.65(dd, J=2.3, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (dd, J=10.6, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.41 (m,1H), 7.31-7.18 (m, 3H), 1.04 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 145:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-3-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (3-aminoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D except substituting PdSphos G3 for Pd(amphos)Cl₂ and heating under microwave irradiation at130° C. for 20 h to lead to the title compound (46 mg, 29%) as ahydrochloride salt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 371.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 8.08-7.87 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.36(m, 1H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.08 (m, 2H), 6.73 (dd, J=6.6, 1.4 Hz,1H), 2.97 (s, 3H).

Example 146:5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (4-Fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared followingthe approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazole for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 2 h at 80° C. Product was obtainedas a light yellow solid (0.671 g, quant.). ESI-MS: 198.10 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (97 mg, 67%) as a hydrochloride salt asan off-white solid. ESI-MS: 370.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.94 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 8.33-8.29 (m, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.78(d, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 7.75-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.36 (m,2H), 7.11 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 2.66 (s, 3H).

Example147:3-[8-amino-5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid (example 146)for 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for 1h to lead to the title compound (30 mg, 65%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 387.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.54(s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 3H), 8.10 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91-7.83 (m, 2H),7.80-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 1H).

Example 148:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example 129) for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (90 mg, 46%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 370.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.05(d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.71 (m,4H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.5, 5.4 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 2.73 (s, 3H).

Example 149:5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (45 mg, 62%) as a hydrochloride salt asan off-white solid. ESI-MS: 362.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.52 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.89 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=8.4,1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.13 (m, 2H).

Example 150:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinazolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting 6-methoxy-3-pyridinylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 115° C. for20 h to lead to the title compound (33 mg, 40%) as a beige solid.ESI-MS: 357.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.60 (s, 1H), 9.36 (s,1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.09-7.92 (m, 2H), 7.55 (d, J=13.4 Hz, 2H), 7.28 (s,2H), 7.19-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.02 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H).

Example 151:5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (49 mg, 43%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 390.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.11(dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.72 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.15 (m, 2H).

Example152:5-(8-fluoro-4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (8-Fluoro-4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared followingthe approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-8-fluoro-4-methylquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 20 h at 100° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a yellow solid (quant.) which was used in nextstep without further purification. ESI-MS: 206.15 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-Fluoro-4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D except substitutingPd(PPh₃)₄ for Pd(dppf)Cl₂ to lead to the title compound (8 mg, 50%) as ahydrochloride salt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 388.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.88 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (s,1H), 7.90 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd, J=11.0, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd,J=4.4, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.18 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 2.57 (d,J=0.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 153:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (33 mg, 43%) as a hydrochloride salt asan off-white solid. ESI-MS: 359.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.50 (s, 1H), 9.07 (s, 2H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.96-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.67 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.20-7.11 (m, 2H), 4.02 (s, 3H).

Example154:5-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting4-fluoro-1-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazole(example 115) for 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole instep (d) and using the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at135° C. for 3 h to lead to the title compound (37 mg, 38%) as ahydrochloride salt as an off-white solid. ESI-MS: 377.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.42 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.15 (m,2H), 7.10 (dd, J=11.2, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H).

Example 155:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting3-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 1h to lead to the title compound (19 mg, 30%) as a hydrochloride salt asa white solid. ESI-MS: 359.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.13(t, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (s, 2H), 8.09 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (dd,J=9.3, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.74 (dd,J=9.3, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.12 (m, 2H), 2.53 (d, J=1.1Hz, 3H).

Example 156:3-(8-amino-5-{8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile

A) {8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid was preparedfollowing the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 20 h at 80° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a beige solid (quant.) which was used in nextstep without further purification. ESI-MS: 177.2 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting {8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for 1h to lead to the title compound (8 mg, 0.02 mmol, 9%) as a hydrochloridesalt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 366.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s,1H), 7.81-7.69 (m, 4H), 7.62-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.40 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s,3H).

Example 157:3-[8-amino-5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 90° C. for 1h to lead to the title compound (13 mg, 27%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 397.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.10(dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=1.8Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.4 Hz,1H), 7.81-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.61-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.41 (m, 1H).

Example 158:3-[8-amino-5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c), substituting 3-cyanophenylboronicpinacolate ester for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing thereaction for 8 h in 80° C., and substituting6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,3-benzothiazole for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) and performing thisstep (f) or 2 h in 140° C., to lead to the title compound (3 mg, 14%) asa pale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 369.9 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.49 (s, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s,1H), 7.65-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.43 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.25 (s, 2H).

Example 159:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[5-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)thiophen-2-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting [5-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)thiophen-2-yl]boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for1.5 h to lead to the title compound (14 mg, 20%) as a hydrochloride saltas a beige solid. ESI-MS: 377.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.85(s, 2H), 7.93 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=2.3Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.23 (td, J=7.6, 6.6, 1.6Hz, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H).

Example 160:3-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example 129) for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (14 mg, 57%) as a hydrochloride salt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS:377.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.07 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.46(s, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.88 (m, 2H), 7.85 (s, 1H),7.81-7.71 (m, 3H), 7.59-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.39 (m, 1H), 2.75 (s, 3H).

Example 161:3-[8-amino-5-(8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

A) (8-Methoxyquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-5-methoxyquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxanefor DMF and heating for 20 h at 120° C. The reaction mixture wasfiltered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to give a dark brown solid (quant.) which was used in next stepwithout further purification. ESI-MS: 204.05 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (4 mg, 0.01 mmol, 4%) as a hydrochloride salt as a yellowsolid. ESI-MS: 393.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.96 (dd,J=4.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.65 (m,4H), 7.64 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.61-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.32(s, 1H), 3.89 (s, 3H).

Example162:3-[8-amino-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (6 mg, 7%) as a hydrochloride salt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS:366.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.29 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H),7.91-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.78 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (ddd, J=7.8, 1.4 Hz,1H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.37 (m, 2H), 3.98 (s, 3H).

Example163:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylquinolin-8-amine

In a dry pressure tube was placed6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 61) (50 mg, 0.12 mmol) then it was dissolved in NMP (1 mL) andthen 2M methylamine in THE (0.6 mL, 1.2 mmol) was added. Reaction wasthen heated at 180° C. for 1 d. After cooling to room temperature, thecrude reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was purified by column chromatography, eluting withhexane/ethyl acetate and then additional purification by RP-HPLC (formicacid) was performed. The title product was obtained as a hydrochloridesalt as an orange solid (4 mg, 13%). ESI-MS: 385.9 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.79 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz,1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.20(m, 3H), 7.17-7.08 (m, 2H), 6.53 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 2.77 (s, 3H).

Example 164:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,N-dimethylquinolin-8-amine

In a dry pressure tube was placed6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(example 61) (50 mg, 0.12 mmol) then it was dissolved in NMP (1 mL) andthen 2M dimethylamine in THE (0.6 mL, 1.2 mmol) was added. Reaction wasthen heated at 180° C. for 1 d. After cooling to room temperature, thecrude reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresulting residue was purified by column chromatography, eluting withhexane/ethyl acetate and then additional purification by RP-HPLC (formicacid) was performed. The title product was obtained as a hydrochloridesalt as a yellow solid (9 mg, 38%). ESI-MS: 399.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.86 (dd, J=4.1, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (dd, J=8.4, 1.8 Hz,1H), 7.60 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57-7.47 (m, 3H), 7.25-7.07 (m, 5H),7.05-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 2.93 (s, 6H).

Example165:5-(4-chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) In a flask 6-bromo-4-chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine (298 mg, 1.2mmol) was dissolved in DMF (5 mL) and then isoamyl nitrite (0.49 mL, 3.6mmol) was added dropwise. Reaction was heated at 80° C. for 1 h. Aftercooling to room temperature, the crude reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The resulting residue was purified by columnchromatography, eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate mixture to afford the6-bromo-4-chloro-1,3-benzothiazole as an off-white solid (111 mg, 62%).ESI-MS: 249.9 [M+H]+.

B) (4-Chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared followingthe approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-4-chloro-1,3-benzothiazole for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 5 h at 110° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a brown oil (quant.) which was used in nextstep without further purification. ESI-MS: 213.1 [M+H]+.

C) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for 1h to lead to the title compound (14 mg, 17%) as a hydrochloride salt asan off-white solid. ESI-MS: 396.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.58 (s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (s, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=1.5 Hz,1H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.11 (m, 2H).

Example166:8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c), substituting 3-cyanophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting(quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acidin step (c) and substituting Pd(amphos)Cl₂ for Pd(PPh₃)₄ in step (c) andperforming this step for 3 h at 140° C. and substituting 3-bromopyruvicacid ethyl ester for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performing thisstep in DME as a solvent heating at 85° C. for 48 h and substituting0.5M NH₃ in dioxane for NH₃ in water in step (f) and performing thisreaction for 20 h at 100° C. then heating with 7N NH₃ in methanol at100° C. for 6 h to lead to the title compound (3 mg, 12%) as an orangesolid. ESI-MS: 406.30 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) 8.99 (dd, J=4.2,1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (dd, J=8.5, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.81 (d,J=1.4 Hz, 2H), 7.77 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (dt, J=7.7, 1.4 Hz,1H), 7.60 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=3.0, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52(t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.40 (s, 2H), 7.35 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Example167:2-[8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting ethyl4-chloroacetoacetate for chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) and performingthis step in DME as a solvent at 85° C. for 16 h and substituting(quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acidin step (c) and substituting 0.5 M NH₃ in dioxane for ammonium in waterin step (f) and heating with 7N NH₃ in methanol at 100° C. for 6 h atthis step (f) to lead to the title compound (5.5 mg, 10%) as anoff-white solid. ESI-MS: 420.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.98(dd, J=4.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.00 (m, 2H),7.83-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.67-7.55 (m, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (s,1H), 7.37-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.22 (s, 2H), 6.94 (s, 1H), 3.51 (s, 2H).

Example 168:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (2-Methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was synthesized following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-2-methylquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole, using 1,4-dioxane forDMF and heating reaction mixture for 5 h at 80° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was used without further purification.ESI-MS: 187.90 [M+H]+

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (2-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for3.5 h to lead to the title compound (68 mg, 42%) as a hydrochloride saltas a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 370.2 [M+H]+ 0.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.72 (s, 1H), 8.33-8.21 (m, 2H), 7.93-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.70 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.09 (m, 2H), 2.88(s, 3H).

Example 169:3-[8-amino-5-(8-aminoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

A) (8-Aminoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was synthesized following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2 substituting 6-bromoquinolin-8-aminefor 5-bromo-1H-indazole using instead of DMF 1,4-dioxane, heating thereaction mixture at 80° C. The reaction mixture was filtered throughCelite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was used without further purification. ESI-MS: 188.5 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (8-aminoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 2h to lead to the title compound (5 mg, 57%) as a hydrochloride salt asan orange solid. ESI-MS: 378.8 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.82(s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d,J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dt, J=8.0, 1.4 Hz, 2H), 7.58-7.51 (m, 1H),7.47-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 6.88-6.80 (m, 1H).

Example170:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (3-Fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was synthesized following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2 substituting 6-bromo-3-fluoroquinolinefor 5-bromo-1H-indazole using instead of DMF 1,4-dioxane, heating thereaction mixture for 5 h at 80° C. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressureto give a dark brown solid (quant.). ESI-MS: 192.15 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (38 mg, 52%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 374.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.04(d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.67 (s, 1H), 8.30 (dd, J=9.4, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 8.14 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.67(m, 2H), 7.44-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example171:5-(3,5-dichloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (b) and substituting(3,5-dichloro-4-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) to lead to the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (15 mg, 22%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS:385.7 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.86 (dd, J=24.5, 1.3 Hz, 2H),7.59 (s, 2H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 5H), 3.86 (s, 3H).

Example 172:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (2-Fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was synthesized following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2 substituting 6-bromo-2-fluoroquinolinefor 5-bromo-1H-indazole using instead of DMF 1,4-dioxane and heating thereaction mixture for 5 h at 80° C. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressureto give a dark brown solid (quant). ESI-MS: 192.15 [M+H]+

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (2-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (48 mg, 49%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 374.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.78(s, 1H), 8.61 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=8.7Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.36 (m, 3H), 7.21-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 173: methyl5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]furan-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting [5-(methoxycarbonyl)furan-2-yl]boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D except substituting PdXphos G1 for Pd(amphos)Cl₂ and KF for K₂CO₃ and MeOH/toluene 1:1 fordioxane heating under microwave irradiation at 130° C. for 1 h to leadto the title compound (13 mg, 22%) as a hydrochloride salt as a yellowsolid. ESI-MS: 354.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.32 (s, 2H),7.92 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.47-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H),7.24 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 6.56 (d, J=3.7 Hz, 1H), 3.83 (s, 3H).

Example 174:5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

A)6-(4-Fluorophenyl)-5-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure D,substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B,step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid]for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substituting6-methoxypyridine-3-boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for18 h to lead to the6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(48 mg, 38%) as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 337.0 [M+H]+.

B) In a flask equipped with condenser was suspended6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(39 mg, 0.15 mmol) in 2M aqueous HCl (10 mL) and heated at reflux for 6h. After cooling to room temperature, the crude reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The resulting residue was purifiedby column chromatography eluting with dichloromethane/methanol. Thetitle product5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-onewas obtained as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid (25 mg, 41%).ESI-MS: 322.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Deuterium Oxide) δ 7.75 (d, J=1.3Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=9.4, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (dd,J=2.6, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.09 (m, 2H), 6.61 (dd,J=9.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 175:3-[8-amino-5-(3-aminoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (3-aminoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (19 mg, 57%) as a hydrochloride salt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS:335.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.32 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H),8.08-7.87 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.08 (m,2H), 6.73 (dd, J=6.6, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 2.97 (s, 3H).

Example176:3-(8-amino-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting3-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (80 mg, 11%) as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid. ESI-MS:366.6 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.11 (s, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=1.3Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.72 (m,4H), 7.63 (ddd, J=7.9, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.39 (m, 1H).

Example 177:3-[8-amino-5-(5-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

A) (5-Fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was synthesized following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2 substituting 6-bromo-5-fluoroquinolinefor 5-bromo-1H-indazole using 1,4-dioxane instead of DMF heatingreaction mixture at 80° C. for 20 h. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was used without further purification. ESI-MS:192.2 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (5-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 1h to lead to the title compound (3 mg, 3%) as a hydrochloride salt as ayellow solid. ESI-MS: 381.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.08(dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.57-8.51 (m, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.86-7.82 (m, 1H), 7.79-7.64 (m, 5H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.36 (m,1H).

Example178:6-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrilefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (11 mg, 21%) as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid. ESI-MS:371.0 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H),8.07 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=9.2, 1.0 Hz,1H), 7.43 (dd, J=9.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.15 (m, 2H).

Example 179:5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting1-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-onefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for12 h to lead to the title compound (12 mg, 13%) as a hydrochloride saltas a beige solid. ESI-MS: 336.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.02(s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.28(td, J=9.2, 2.6 Hz, 3H), 6.42 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 3.39 (s, 3H).

Example 180:5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting1-methyl-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-onefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for12 h to lead to the title compound (22 mg, 16%) as a hydrochloride saltas a beige solid. ESI-MS: 336.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.03(d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.47(td, J=8.0, 6.1 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.23 (m, 4H), 6.44 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 3.40(s, 3H).

Example181:6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrilefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (20 mg, 45%) as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid. ESI-MS:370.2 [M+H]+, 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.54 (s, 1H),8.07 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (dd, J=9.2, 1.0 Hz,1H), 7.43 (dd, J=9.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.25-7.15 (m, 2H).

Example 182:5-(4,8-dimethylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (4,8-Dimethylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was synthesized following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2 substituting6-bromo-4,8-dimethylquinoline for 6-bromo-4,8-dimethylquinoline andusing 1,4-dioxane instead of DMF. The product was obtained as a whitesolid. ESI-MS: 201.9 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4,8-dimethylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 100° C. for 6h to lead to the title compound (52 mg, 27%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 384.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.81(d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),7.57-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.7, 5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.15(s, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 2.09 (s, 2H), 1.24 (s, 2H).

Example 183:5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (48 mg, 76%) as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid. ESI-MS:370.2 [M+H]+, 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.42 (s, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.4Hz, 2H), 7.86 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd,J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.09 (m, 2H).

Example 184:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting3-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (13 mg, 16%) as a hydrochloride salt as a beige solid. ESI-MS:359.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.14 (t, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.65(s, 2H), 8.09 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.04-7.95 (m, 2H), 7.91 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.70 (dd, J=9.3, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.17 (t, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 2.54 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 185:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methoxy-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A)4-Methoxy-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure A2substituting 6-bromo-4-methoxy-1H-1,3-benzodiazol for5-bromo-1H-indazole using 1,4-dioxane instead of DMF and heating at 105°C. for 5 h. The reaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a dark brownsolid (quant.) which was used in next step without further purification.ESI-MS: 273.9 [M−H]−.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting4-methoxy-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazolefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D to lead to the titlecompound (27 mg, 17%) as a hydrochloride salt as a beige solid. ESI-MS:375.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Deuterium Oxide) δ 9.08 (s, 1H), 7.79 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.39(m, 2H), 7.12-7.04 (m, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H).

Example 186:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) 3-Methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline wasprepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-3-methylquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxanefor DMF and heating for 5 h at 80° C. The reaction mixture was filteredthrough Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressureto give a dark brown solid (quant.) which was used in next step withoutfurther purification. ESI-MS: 187.8 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting3-methyl-6-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 135° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (66 mg, 51%) as a hydrochloride salt asa yellow solid. ESI-MS: 370.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.95(d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),8.07 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz,1H), 7.68 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 187:5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-(difluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting1-(difluoromethyl)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2(1H)-pyridinonefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 135° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (59 mg, 24%) as a hydrochloride salt asa beige solid. ESI-MS: 372.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.62 (s, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.81(s, 1H), 7.57 (dd, J=9.7, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.24 (m,2H), 6.63 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H).

Example 188:1-{4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting1-[4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl]ethan-1-onefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure B to lead to the titlecompound (39 mg, 48%) as a hydrochloride salt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS:348.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.79 (dd, J=4.9, 0.8 Hz, 1H),8.42 (s, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J=1.7, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.71(d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=5.0, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.33 (m 2H),7.21-7.13 (m 2H), 2.64 (s, 3H).

Example 189:5-{8-fluoro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) {8-Fluoro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid wasprepared following the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-8-fluoro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin for 5-bromo-1H-indazoleand using 1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 6 at 110° C. The reactionmixture was filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a purple solid (quant.) which was used innext step without further purification. ESI-MS: 194.8 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting {8-fluoro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acidfor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D except substituting PdSphos G3 for Pd(amphos)Cl₂ and heating under microwave irradiation at110° C. for 1 h to lead to the title compound (8 mg, 10%) as ahydrochloride salt as an off-white solid. ESI-MS: 377.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.65 (s, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=11.1 Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.32 (m, 2H),7.26-7.15 (m, 2H), 2.45 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 3H).

Example190:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinazolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (4-methyl-quinazolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 140° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (15 mg, 0.04 mmol, 11%) as a beigesolid. ESI-MS: 371.9 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.15 (s, 1H),8.42 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (dd, J=8.7, 1.7 Hz,1H), 7.61-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J=8.7, 5.7 Hz, 2H),7.23 (s, 2H), 7.01 (dd, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 2.82 (s, 3H).

Example 191:4-{8-amino-2-cyclopropyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B in step (c) and substituting2-bromo-1-cyclopropylethanone for 2-chloroacetaldehyde in step (e) andperforming this step in acetonitrile at 100° C. for 1 day to lead to thetitle compound (white solid, 3 mg, 4%). ESI-MS: 375.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.38-7.15 (m, 7H), 7.11 (dd, J=8.3, 2.1 Hz, 1H),6.99 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (s, 2H), 4.49-4.37 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.94 (m,1H), 0.90-0.77 (m, 3H).

Example 192:6-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-3-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (3-aminoquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) usingthe conditions A described in Procedure D to lead to the title compound(10 mg, 10%) as a hydrochloride salt as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 371.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.59 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.88-7.81 (m, 2H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.34 (m, 4H),7.19-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 193:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting2-methyl-7-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinefor 5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D and heating at 140° C.for 3 h to lead to the title compound (33 mg, 22%) as a hydrochloridesalt as a white solid. ESI-MS: 359.2. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.06(s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (s,1H), 7.93 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J=9.3, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.42 (m,2H), 7.22-7.15 (m, 2H), 2.52 (d, J=1.0 Hz, 3H).

Example 194:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-ylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D except substitutingCs₂CO₃ for K₂CO₃ heating under microwave irradiation at 120° C. for 1.5h to lead to the title compound (13 mg, 9%) as a hydrochloride salt as awhite solid. ESI-MS: 345.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.13-9.08 (m,1H), 8.40 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.05 (d, J=9.3 Hz,1H), 7.91-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.81 (dd, J=9.3, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.41 (m, 2H),7.22-7.13 (m, 2H).

Example 195:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoropyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and heating the reaction for 20 h andsubstituting (3-fluoropyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid performing the reaction at 140°C. for 3 h in step (c) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloridesalt as a yellow solid (4 mg, 4%). ESI-MS: 324.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.74 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (dd, J=4.9, 1.1 Hz, 1H),7.86 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (t, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (dd, J=6.1, 4.9 Hz,1H), 7.42-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.11 (m, 2H).

Example196:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) (3-Fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid was prepared following theapproach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-Bromo-3-fluoroquinoline for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using 1,4-dioxanefor DMF and heating under microwave irradiation for 1.5 h at 110° C. Thereaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a white solid (quant.) whichwas used in next step without further purification. ESI-MS: 191.9[M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 5h to lead to the title compound (6 mg, 6%) as a hydrochloride salt as abeige solid. ESI-MS: 374.2. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.01 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 8.25 (dd, J=9.5, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 8.17-8.06 (m, 2H), 7.73 (dd,J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25(s, 2H), 7.19-7.11 (m, 2H), 7.07-6.95 (m, 2H).

Example 197:3-(8-amino-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-ylboronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D except substituting PdSphos G3 for Pd(amphos)Cl₂ and Cs₂CO₃ for K₂CO₃ heating under microwaveirradiation at 140° C. for 30 min to lead to the title compound (19 mg,45%) as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid. ESI-MS: 352.1. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.09 (s, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.24 (d,J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.70 (m,3H), 7.64-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.51-7.36 (m, 1H).

Example 198:5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions A in step (c) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronicacid for phenylboronic acid in step (b) and substituting Pd(amphos)Cl₂for Pd(PPh₃)₄ and 6-Hydroxy-5-methylpyridine-3-boronic acid pinacolester for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c) andperforming this reaction for 5 h at 120° C. to lead to the titlecompound (4.5 mg, 10%) as a brown solid. ESI-MS: 336.10 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.74 (s, 2H), 7.47-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.34 (m, 1H),7.29-7.20 (m, 3H), 1.97 (s, 3H).

Example 199:3-[8-amino-5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-cyanophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1H-Benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 150° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (30 mg, 34%) as a hydrochloride salt asa beige solid. ESI-MS: 352.4. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.48 (s, 1H),8.50 (s, 2H), 7.97-7.91 (m, 2H), 7.88-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.78-7.72 (m, 1H),7.60-7.53 (m, 3H), 7.48-7.41 (m, 1H).

Example 200:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1,2,4-Triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D and heating undermicrowave irradiation at 140° C. for 30 min to lead to the titlecompound (18 mg, 22%) as a hydrochloride salt as a brown solid. ESI-MS:3461. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.39 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d,J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.51-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=9.5,1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.18 (m, 2H).

Example201:5-{3-ethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) {3-Ethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid was preparedfollowing the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting6-bromo-3-ethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine for 5-bromo-1H-indazole and using1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 18 h at 90° C. The reaction mixturewas filtered through Celite® and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a dark brown solid (quant.) which was used innext step without further purification. ESI-MS: 191.0 [M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting {3-ethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D and heating at 120° C.for 4 h to lead to the title compound (24 mg, 19%) as a hydrochloridesalt as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 324.1. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.11-9.08 (m, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=9.3, 0.9 Hz, 1H),7.88 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=9.3, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.49-7.41 (m,2H), 7.14 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 2.97-2.85 (m, 2H), 1.26 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H).

Example 202:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-5-boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D except substitutingCs₂CO₃ for K₂CO₃ and heating under microwave irradiation at 130° C. for1 h to lead to the title compound (16 mg, 25%) as a hydrochloride saltas pink solid. ESI-MS: 345.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.82-8.77 (m, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.87(d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=1.9, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.40 (m, 2H),7.29-7.15 (m, 2H), 6.86 (dd, J=7.2, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (dd, J=2.3, 0.9Hz, 1H).

Example 203:5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

A)5-(5-Fluoro-6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-aminewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure D,substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine [Procedure B,step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for phenylboronic acid]for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) and substituting(5-fluoro-6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D except substitutingPd(PPh₃)₄ for Pd(amphos)Cl₂ and heating at 90° C. for 3 h to lead to thetitle compound (9 mg, 10%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 354.2 [M+H]+.

B) In a pressure tube was suspended5-(5-fluoro-6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(9.1 mg, 0.2 mmol) in 4N HCl in 1,4-dioxane (3 mL) and heated at 120° C.for 3 h. After cooling to room temperature, crude reaction mixture wastriturated with diethyl ether followed by pentane, precipitates werecollected. The title product5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-onewas obtained as a hydrochloride salt as a white solid (8 mg, 88%).ESI-MS: 340.1 [M+H 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.39 (s, 1H), 7.96 (s,1H), 7.87 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.34-7.23 (m, 3H).

Example 204:4-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure B, Conditions B substituting 4-cyanophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid in step (b) and performing the reaction for 20 h andsubstituting2-methyl-4-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(Procedure A1) for (3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-boronic acid in step (c)and performing the reaction in step (d) for 20 h and performing thereaction in step (f) at 110° C. under microwave irradiation for 1.5 h toafford the title compound as hydrochloride salt (beige solid, 20 mg,13%). ESI-MS: 395.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.57 (s, 2H),7.92 (d, J=16.7 Hz, 2H), 7.83 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.70 (s, 1H), 7.63 (s,1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H).

Example 205:4-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F (example 207), substituting 4-cyanophenylboronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) performing this stepusing Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.1 equiv.) and Na₂CO₃ (2.5 equiv.) for 12 h to affordthe title compound as a hydrochloride salt as a yellow solid (6 mg,12%). ESI-MS: 381.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.04 (dd, J=4.3,1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (dt, J=8.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.66 (m, 5H), 7.56-7.50 (m, 2H).

Example206:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{1H,2H,3H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

A) {1H,2H,3H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl}boronic acid was preparedfollowing the approach outlined in Procedure A2, substituting4-bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine for 5-bromo-1H-indazoleand using 1,4-dioxane for DMF and heating for 20 h at 80° C. Thereaction mixture was filtered through Celite® and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a brown oil (quant.) whichwas used in next step without further purification. ESI-MS: 165.15[M+H]+.

B) The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 3-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting {1H,2H,3H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl}boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions B described in Procedure D heating at 120° C. for 5h to lead to the title compound (4 mg, 4%) as a hydrochloride salt as ayellow solid. ESI-MS: 347.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03 (s,1H), 8.03 (s, 2H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H),7.40 (dd, J=14.1, 7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.10 (m, 3H), 6.55 (d, J=6.7 Hz,1H), 2.96-2.69 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.53 (m, 2H).

Procedure F: Example 207:5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2a]pyrazin-8-amine

a. 6-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)pyrazin-2-amine

In a pressure tube were mixed 2-amino-6-bromopyrazine (4.00 g, 22.99mmol), (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (6.98 g, 25.29 mmol, 1.1equiv.) and Na₂CO₃ (7.31 g, 68.97 mmol, 3 equiv.) in a 4:1 mixture of1,4-dioxane:water (125 mL). The reaction mixture was sparged with argonand Pd(amphos)Cl₂ (0.814 g, 1.15 mmol, 5 mol %) was then added. Thepressure tube was capped and the reaction mixture was heated at 90° C.for 1.5 h. After that time, the reaction mixture was poured on ice thenextracted with DCM. Combined organic layers were dried over sodiumsulfate, filtrated and concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedcrude material was purified by flash chromatography on silica elutingwith hexane:EtOAc=1:0-1:2 to give the title product as a yellow solid(3.69 g, 66%). ESI-MS: 241.20 [M+H]+.

b. 3,5-dibromo-6-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)pyrazin-2-amine

To a solution of 6-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)pyrazin-2-amine (0.490 g, 1.47mmol) in ACN (4 mL) N-bromosuccinimide (0.574 g, 3.23 mmol, 2.2 equiv.)was added portionwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at r.t. for 1 h(TLC/LC-MS indicated completion of the reaction). Solvent wasevaporated. Crude material was purified by flash chromatography onsilica eluting with hexane/EtOAc (0-50%) to afford the title product(403 mg, 1.01 mmol, 69%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 398.89 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.04 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (dt, J=8.5, 1.6Hz, 1H), 8.19-8.13 (m, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J=11.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd,J=8.4, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (s, 2H).

c. 6-{6,8-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-8-fluoroquinoline

To a suspension of 3,5-dibromo-6-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)pyrazin-2-amine(4.76 g, 11.95 mmol) in mixture of 1,4-dioxane:water (4:1) (70 mL) wasadded 2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane (2.54 mL, 21.51 mmol, 1.8 equiv.) andthe reaction mixture was heated at 100° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixturewas then cooled down to r.t., diluted with water and extracted with DCM,organic layers were collected and dried using sodium sulfate. Crudeproduct was concentrated under reduced pressure to lead to the titlecompound as a beige residue that was used in next step without furtherpurification. ESI-MS: 425.1 [M+H]+.

d. 6-bromo-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

In a pressure tube6-{6,8-dibromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-8-fluoroquinoline (130 mg,0.31 mmol) was dissolved in acetonitrile (1 mL) then 28% aqueousammonium hydroxide solution (3 mL) was added and the reaction mixturewas warmed to 100° C. and stirred for 1.5 h. After that time, thereaction mixture was cooled down to r.t. and concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude material was purified by flash chromatography onsilica eluting with DCM/MeOH (0-5%) to afford the title product as apale yellow solid. ESI-MS: 358.4 [M+H]+.

e. 5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-3-yl)imidazo(1,2-apyrazin-8-amine

In a pressure tube were mixed6-bromo-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine (50 mg,0.14 mmol), 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester (37 mg, 0.18 mmol, 1.3equiv.) and Na₂CO₃ (44 mg, 0.42 mmol, 3 equiv.) in a 4:1 mixture of1,4-dioxane:water (2.5 mL). The reaction mixture was sparged with argonfor 10 min and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (8 mg, 0.01 mmol, 5 mol %) was then added. Thepressure tube was capped and the reaction mixture was heated at 90° C.for 12 h. The reaction mixture was then cooled down to r.t., filteredthrough Celite® and rinsed with DCM. The organic solution was washedwith water and brine and aqueous layer was extracted with DCM. Separatedorganic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford the crude material as abrown residue. The obtained crude material was purified by flashchromatography on silica eluting with DCM and MeOH (0-5%) to lead to thetitle product as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 357.7 [M+H]+.

The freebase product was dissolved in dry DCM (1 mL) then 2M HCl indiethylether (1 mL) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hat r.t. (formation of precipitate occurred during addition of ethersolution). The suspension was concentrated under reduced pressure andlyophilized to obtained product as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid,42 mg, 0.12 mmol, 84% over 2 steps). ESI-MS: 357.2 [M+H]+ 0.1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.06 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.74 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),8.69-8.66 (m, 1H), 8.48-8.43 (m, 1H), 8.15-8.10 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.97 (m,2H), 7.87 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.67 (m, 3H).

Example 208:6-(2-fluoropyridin-4-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting2-fluoropyridine-4-boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol esterin step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellowsolid, 12 mg, 77%). ESI-MS: 371.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DeuteriumOxide) δ 8.93 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 8.03-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.89 (dd, J=5.8, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.5Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dt, J=5.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.05-7.01(m, 1H), 2.80 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 209:5-[8-amino-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)boronic acidfor (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), then substituting3-cyano-4-fluorobenzeneboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(brown solid, 20 mg, 23.9%). ESI-MS: 371.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.34 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.94-7.87 (m, 2H), 7.77(d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (ddd, J=8.9, 5.3, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=1.3Hz, 1H), 7.47 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (t, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 3.99 (s,3H).

Example 210:5-[8-amino-6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-onefor (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), then substituting(5-methylfuran-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid in step (e)to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (orange solid, 14mg, 15%). ESI-MS: 308.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.89 (s,1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=9.5,2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=9.5 Hz, 1H), 6.43 (d, J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 6.25-6.21(m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H).

Example211:5-[8-amino-6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-onefor (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), then substituting1-methyl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole for3-pyridineboronic acid in step (e) to afford the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 12.9 mg, 12.8%). ESI-MS: 308.2 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.89 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H),7.80 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.47 (dd, J=9.5, 2.6 Hz, 1H),6.57 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 5.80-5.75 (m, 1H), 3.95 (s, 3H).

Example 212:5-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting3-cyano-4-fluorobenzeneboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(yellow solid, 16 mg, 81.3%). ESI-MS: 395.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.91 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.21-8.12 (m,1H), 7.96 (dd, J=8.8, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (dd, J=5.8, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75(dd, J=5.9, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (qd, J=4.8, 2.4Hz, 2H), 7.15 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 2.79 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 213:6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting(3-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol esterin step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellowsolid, 3.0 mg, 54.7%). ESI-MS: 382.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ 8.89 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 8.46-8.40 (m, 1H), 8.15 (dd, J=8.8, 0.7 Hz,1H), 8.01 (dd, J=8.9, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J=5.8, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.73(d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.96-6.84 (m, 3H), 3.55 (s, 3H), 2.76 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 214:6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting1-methyl-3-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 7.0 mg, 48.8%). ESI-MS:356.6 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.96 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H),8.59-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.27 (dd, J=8.8, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=8.9, 1.8Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=5.7, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 5.65 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.74 (s,3H), 2.85 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 3H).

Example 215:4-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting(4-cyano-3-fluorophenyl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(yellow solid, 15.0 mg, 76.3%). ESI-MS: 394.95 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.94 (d, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=8.9, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J=5.8, 0.9 Hz,1H), 7.75 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J=8.1,6.5 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=9.9, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (dd, J=8.1, 1.6 Hz, 1H),2.81 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 216:6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step(a), substituting(5-methylfuran-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(brown solid, 5.0 mg, 45.35%). ESI-MS: 356.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.13 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.40 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=8.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H),7.80 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 6.12 (d, J=3.3 Hz, 1H),6.06 (dd, J=3.3, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.05 (s, 3H).

Example 217:{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]thiophen-2-yl}methanol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), then substituting(5-(hydroxymethyl)thiophen-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acidpinacol ester in step (e) to afford the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (brown solid, 18.8 mg, 11.4% over 2 steps). ESI-MS:374.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.18-9.14 (m, 1H), 8.72 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.37-8.26 (m, 2H), 7.93-7.78 (m, 3H), 7.64 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 6.86-6.80 (m, 1H), 4.48-4.42 (m, 2H).

Example 218:6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(yellow solid, 7.0 mg, 76.3%). ESI-MS: 371.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.80 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (d,J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.88 (q, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H),7.60-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.52 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=4.3, 1.1 Hz, 1H),7.26 (s, 2H).

Example 219:1-{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), then substituting1-(4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl)ethanone-2-acetylpyridine-4-boronicacid pinacol ester for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e)to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 10mg, 11.6%). ESI-MS: 382.00 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.14-9.06(m, 1H), 8.62-8.53 (m, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.27-8.16 (m, 2H),8.03 (s, 1H), 7.90-7.83 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.61 (s, 1H),7.42-7.36 (m, 1H), 2.55 (s, 3H).

Example 220:5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4-pyridineboronic acid pinacol for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol esterin step (e) and performing this step at 100° C. for 48 h to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (brown solid, 7.0 mg, 60.31%).ESI-MS: 353.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Deuterium Oxide) δ 8.97 (d,J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 8.27 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 8.06 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=6.2 Hz,2H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 2.82 (s, 3H).

Example 221:4-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4-cyanophenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester instep (e) and performing this step at 115° C. for 24 h to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 25.0 mg, 23.5%).ESI-MS: 377.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.07 (d, J=5.0 Hz,1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.83 (s,1H), 7.79 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H),7.54-7.50 (m, 2H), 2.74 (s, 3H)

Example 222:4-[8-amino-5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4-cyanophenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester instep (e) and performing this step at 100° C. for 24 h to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 52.0 mg, 33.9%).ESI-MS: 397.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.11 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7Hz, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (d,J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.81-7.76(m, 2H), 7.72 (dd, J=8.3, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.51 (m, 2H).

Example 223:4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4-cyanophenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester instep (e) and performing this step at 100° C. for 48 h to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 33.0 mg, 38.7%).ESI-MS: 363.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.12-9.08 (m, 1H),8.59 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 2H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 7.82 (dd,J=8.7, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.78-7.68 (m, 4H), 7.51 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H).

Example 224:{5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]furan-2-yl}methanol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting[5-(methoxycarbonyl)furan-2-yl]boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acidpinacol ester in step (e) and then final product was reduced to alcoholusing 1M LiAlH₄ in THE (6.0 equiv.) and reaction was performed from 0°to 25° C. for 1 h, crude product was extracted using DCM and water,purified by flash column chromatography (using gradient of MeOH from 0to 5% in DCM) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(light yellow solid, 2.0 mg, 8.6% over 2 steps). ESI-MS: 358.20 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.13 (dd, J=4.5, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.66-8.61 (m,1H), 8.32-8.27 (m, 2H), 7.88 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.79-7.74 (m, 2H),7.50 (s, 1H), 6.21 (d, J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 5.92 (d, J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (s,2H).

Example 225:4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridine-2-carbonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting(2-cyanopyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) to afford the title compound as a light yellow solid(7.0 mg, 7%). ESI-MS: 364.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.01(dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (dd, J=5.2, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (dd, J=8.6,1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.18-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.94 (dd, J=1.8, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (dd,J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.59 (m, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd,J=5.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 2H).

Example 226:5-(quinolin-6-yl)-6-(1,3-thiazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4-(tributylstannyl)-1,3-thiazole (1.5 equiv.) for 3-pyridineboronic acidpinacol ester in step (e) performing this reaction for 21 h at 90° C.without base, then for 23 h with additional amount of catalyst Pd(PPh₃)₄(0.05 equiv.) and 4-(tributylstannyl)-1,3-thiazole (1.5 equiv.) at 100°C. to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (light yellowsolid, 15.0 mg, 14.9%). ESI-MS: 345.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6)δ 9.20-9.15 (m, 2H), 8.73-8.67 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.33 (m, 2H), 7.91 (dd,J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.61 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H).

Example 227:6-(3-aminophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), (3-aminophenyl)boronicacid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) performingthis reaction at 90° C. overnight, then for next 16 h with additionalamount of catalyst Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.05 equiv.) at 100° C. to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (orange solid, 27.0 mg, 32.6%).ESI-MS: 353.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.15 (d, J=3.6 Hz,1H), 8.73 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.34-8.21 (m, 2H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.89-7.78(m, 2H), 7.76-7.71 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.06 (m, 2H).

Example228:2-{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-1H-pyrazol-1-yl}ethan-1-ol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronicacid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 28.0 mg, 26%). ESI-MS: 372.2 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.26 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 1H), 8.93-8.85 (m, 1H),8.49-8.40 (m, 2H), 8.03-7.85 (m, 3H), 7.66 (s, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.18 (s, 1H), 4.01 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H), 3.57 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 2H).

Example 229:5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridine-3-carbonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step under microwave irradiation at120° C. with DMF as a solvent instead of 1,4-dioxane to afford the titlecompound (yellow solid, 28.0 mg, 26%). ESI-MS: 364.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.99 (dd, J=4.2, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.80 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),8.57 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.38-8.34 (m, 1H), 8.24 (t, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),8.14-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.79 (dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.58 (m, 2H), 7.53(d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (s, 2H).

Example 230:5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]thiophene-2-carbonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(5-cyanothiophen-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step with different base KF (5.0equiv.) and using palladium (II) acetate (0.07 equiv.) and Xphos (0. 1equiv) using MW irradiation at 130° C. for 2 h to afford the titlecompound (yellow solid, 4.0 mg, 3.6%). ESI-MS: 369.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.07 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.49-8.45 (m, 1H),8.32-8.27 (m, 2H), 7.87 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=4.1 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H),7.26 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.13 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H).

Example 231:6-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step at 100° C. using Pd(dppf)Cl₂(0.02 equiv.) as a catalyst to afford the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 16.0 mg, 43%). ESI-MS: 353.2 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.18 (dd, J=4.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.69 (d, J=8.3Hz, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 8.38-8.28 (m, 2H), 7.98-7.89 (m, 2H),7.86-7.78 (m, 2H), 7.67 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=6.2, 1.8 Hz, 1H),2.62 (s, 3H).

Example 232:5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step at 100° C. for 24 h to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (brown solid, 13.0 mg, 26%).ESI-MS: 354.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.16 (dd, J=4.6, 1.6Hz, 1H), 8.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.37-8.27 (m, 3H), 7.92 (d, J=1.7 Hz,1H), 7.88 (dd, J=8.6, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (dd, J=8.3, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.75(d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.70 (dd, J=9.3, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H).

Example 233:6-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(6-aminopyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step at 100° C. for 24 h to afford thetitle compound as a white solid (17.0 mg, 16%). ESI-MS: 369.2 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.99 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (dd, J=8.3,1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.14-8.09 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J=8.6,2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43(d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (s, 2H), 6.82 (dd, J=5.4, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 6.73-6.68(m, 1H), 3.71 (s, 3H).

Example 234:6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(3-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol esterin step (e) performing this step at 100° C. to afford the title compoundas a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 45.0 mg, 39.5%). ESI-MS: 368.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.16 (dd, J=4.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.74(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.35-8.23 (m, 2H), 7.94-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.78 (m,1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01 (t, J=2.1 Hz,1H), 6.88 (ddd, J=8.7, 3.3, 1.8 Hz, 2H), 3.62 (s, 3H).

Example 235:6-(3-nitrophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), 3-nitrophenylboronicacid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) performingthis step at 100° C. to afford the title compound as a hydrochloridesalt (yellow solid, 5.0 mg, 35.6%). ESI-MS: 383.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.07 (dd, J=4.5, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.30 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),8.10 (ddd, J=8.2, 2.4, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.81(d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.3, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H),7.64 (dt, J=7.9, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H).

Example 236:6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),6-metoxypiridine-3-boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol esterin step (e) performing this step at 100° C. to afford the title compoundas a yellow solid (15.0 mg, 13.8%). ESI-MS: 369.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.98 (dd, J=4.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (dd, J=8.4, 2.0 Hz,1H), 8.12 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=2.5,0.7 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz, 1H),7.59 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=1.2 Hz,1H), 7.20 (s, 2H), 6.67 (dd, J=8.6, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H).

Example 237: Methyl5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]furan-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(5-(methoxycarbonyl)furan-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acidpinacol ester in step (e) performing this step with KF (4.0 equiv.),palladium (II) acetate (0.06 equiv.) and Xphos (0.10 equiv) using MWirradiation at 130° C. for 1.5 h to afford the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 10.0 mg, 5.9%). ESI-MS: 386.2 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.24-9.18 (m, 1H), 8.82-8.75 (m, 1H),8.42-8.32 (m, 2H), 7.98 (dd, J=8.7, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=8.2, 4.6Hz, 1H), 7.80-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=3.7 Hz,1H), 6.42 (d, J=3.7 Hz, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H).

Example 238:5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-3-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(6-cyano-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acidpinacol in step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt(yellow solid, 16.0 mg, 31%). ESI-MS: 378.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.13 (dd, J=4.5, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 8.64 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.30-8.19 (m, 3H), 8.02-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.88 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H),7.85-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=8.3, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),2.40 (s, 3H).

Example 239:3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(3-hydroxy)phenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol in step(e) performing this reaction at 100° C. to afford the title compound asa yellow solid (22.0 mg, 21%). ESI-MS: 354.0 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.22 (s, 1H), 8.95 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (dd, J=8.2,1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.07-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.69 (dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (dd,J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.12(s, 2H), 6.89 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J=2.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (dt,J=7.7, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (ddd, J=8.0, 2.5, 1.0 Hz, 1H).

Example 240:5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (furan-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronicacid pinacol in step (e) performing this reaction for 10 h to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (orange solid, 25.0 mg, 65%).ESI-MS: 346.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.10 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6Hz, 1H), 8.58-8.53 (m, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.78-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.65-7.60 (m, 2H), 6.46 (dd, J=3.5, 1.8 Hz, 1H),6.37 (dd, J=3.5, 0.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 241:6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(4-methoxy)phenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol in step(e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid,24.0 mg, 25%). ESI-MS: 368.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.59-8.85 (m, 3H), 8.68 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.31-8.20 (m, 2H), 7.89 (s,1H), 7.86-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.73 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),6.86 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 3.69 (s, 3H).

Example 242:6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a),(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol instep (e) performing this reaction at 100° C. for 48 h to afford thetitle compound as a yellow solid (10.0 mg, 11%). ESI-MS: 357.0 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.96 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (dd,J=8.5, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.89(m, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (dd, J=7.4, 2.5 Hz, 1H),7.59-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.43 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (s, 2H), 6.93 (dd,J=8.1, 2.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 243:6-(pyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), (pyridin-4-yl)boronicacid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol in step (e) performing thisreaction at 100° C. for 24 h to afford the title compound as a yellowsolid (8.0 mg, 9%). ESI-MS: 339.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ8.99 (dd, J=4.1, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.45-8.29 (m, 3H), 8.15-8.03 (m, 2H), 7.77(dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.37-7.17 (m,4H).

Example244:5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol in step (e) performing this reaction at100° C. to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (16.0 mg, 41%).ESI-MS: 387.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.02 (dd, J=4.2, 1.4Hz, 1H), 8.45-8.41 (m, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.95-7.92 (m, 1H),7.72-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.56-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.24 (s, 2H), 6.68 (d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 3.74 (s, 3H).

Example 245:6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting 2-fluoropyridine-5-boronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol in step (e) to afford the title compoundas a yellow solid (23.0 mg, 72.1%). ESI-MS: 375.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.43-8.39 (m, 1H),8.14-8.11 (m, 1H), 7.93-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.87 (td, J=8.3, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.73(dd, J=11.4, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=8.4, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 2H),7.33 (s, 2H), 7.05 (dd, J=8.5, 2.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 246:6-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (3,4-difluorophenyl)boronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol in step (e) to afford the title compoundas a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 28.0 mg, 73%). ESI-MS: 392.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.05 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.87(s, 2H), 8.47 (m, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=10.8, 1.6 Hz, 2H), 7.84 (d, J=1.4 Hz,1H), 7.76-7.67 (m, 2H), 7.53 (ddd, J=11.5, 7.8, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (m,1H), 7.20-7.11 (m, 1H).

Example247:5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting 4-(trifluoromethyl)phenylboronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol in step (e) to afford the title compoundas a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 35.0 mg, 82%). ESI-MS: 424.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.05 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.81(s, 2H), 8.45 (m, 1H), 7.97-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.83 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.65 (m, 4H), 7.60 (m, 2H).

Example 248:6-(furan-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (furan-2-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronicacid pinacol in step (e) to afford the title compound as a yellow solid(4.0 mg, 4%). ESI-MS: 328.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.01(dd, J=4.2, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (dd, J=8.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.13 (m,2H), 7.78 (dd, J=8.7, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.50(d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=1.8, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),7.18 (s, 2H), 6.36 (dd, J=3.4, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 6.23 (dd, J=3.4, 0.9 Hz,1H).

Example 249:6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), 5-methylfuran-2-boronicacid pinacol ester for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e)performing this step with Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.05 equiv) to afford the titlecompound as a yellow solid (4.0 mg, 4%). ESI-MS: 342.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.01 (dd, J=4.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (dt, J=8.6, 0.9Hz, 1H), 8.20-8.14 (m, 2H), 7.77 (dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd,J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17(s, 2H), 5.93 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 2H), 1.97 (d, J=0.7 Hz, 3H).

Example 250:6-(pyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), step (e) was performedwith Pd(dppf)Cl₂ (0.05 equiv) catalyst to afford the title compound asan off-white solid (45.0 mg, 45.2%). ESI-MS: 339.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.01 (dd, J=4.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),8.44 (dd, J=5.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.42-8.37 (m, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),8.11 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz,1H), 7.66 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=8.3, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (dd, J=8.0, 5.0 Hz, 1H).

Example 251:6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting1-methyl-3-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-pyrazole for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 35.0 mg, 43.6%). ESI-MS:342.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.03 (s, 2H), 9.29-9.22 (m,1H), 8.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 8.45-8.40 (m, 1H),8.00 (dd, J=8.8, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.93-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.58(m, 2H), 5.29 (s, 1H), 3.87 (s, 3H).

Example 252:{3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenyl}methanol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting[3-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step with 2 equiv. of boronic acid for24 h to afford the title compound as a yellow powder (3.0 mg, 2.6%).ESI-MS: 368.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.99 (dd, J=4.3, 1.7Hz, 1H), 8.40 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.08 (d, J=8.7Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=8.6, 2.0 Hz, 2H), 7.61 (dd, J=8.3, 4.3 Hz, 2H),7.45 (s, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (dt, J=15.0, 7.8 Hz, 2H),4.40 (s, 2H).

Example 253:6-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting5-fluoropyridine-3-boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol esterin step (e) to afford the title compound as a beige solid (3.7 mg,3.5%). ESI-MS: 357.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.99 (dd,J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.38-8.34 (m, 2H), 8.22-8.20 (m, 1H), 8.13-8.09 (m,2H), 7.78 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.57 (m, 2H),7.50 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (s, 2H).

Example 254:6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step for 24 h at 100° C. to afford thetitle compound as a pale yellow solid (8 mg, 7.6%). ESI-MS: 357.2[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.98 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.36(dd, J=8.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.15-8.04 (m, 3H), 7.86 (td, J=8.3, 2.5 Hz,1H), 7.76 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.57(d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (s, 2H), 7.04 (dd,J=8.6, 2.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 255:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4-fluorophenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester instep (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellowsolid, 50 mg, 58.7%). ESI-MS: 356.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.12 (dd, J=4.6, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.66 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.29-8.18 (m, 2H),7.92 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.86-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.72 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.37(m, 2H), 7.20-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 256:5-(quinolin-6-yl)-6-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,3,2-dioxaborolanefor 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 63 mg, 73.9%). ESI-MS:406.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.12 (dd, J=4.5, 1.7 Hz, 1H),8.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.30-8.19 (m, 2H), 7.94 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.86(dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.72 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),7.68-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.48 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 257:6-(3-aminophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting 3-aminophenylboronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) performing this stepusing Sphos Pd G3 (0.06 equiv.) and K₂CO₃ (3.0 equiv.) for 24 h toafford the title compound as an orange solid (8 mg, 13.9%). ESI-MS:371.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.99 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.40 (dt, J=8.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (dd, J=8.4,4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.58 (dd, J=11.5, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.10 (s,2H), 6.76-6.66 (m, 2H), 6.38-6.26 (m, 2H), 4.95 (s, 2H).

Example 258:3-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (3-hydroxyphenyl)boronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) performing this stepusing Sphos Pd G3 (0.06 equiv.) and K₂CO₃ (3.0 equiv.) for 24 h toafford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 30 mg,52.1%). ESI-MS: 372.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.04 (dd,J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.46 (dt, J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J=8.0, 1.5Hz, 2H), 7.81 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.09 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 6.84-6.68 (m, 3H).

Example 259:6-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting benzothiazole-6-boronic acid pinacol ester for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 95 mg, 82%). ESI-MS:413.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.44 (s, 1H), 9.02 (dd, J=4.2,1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (dt, J=8.5, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),8.05-7.91 (m, 3H), 7.87 (d, J=1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=11.1, 1.7 Hz,1H), 7.67 (dd, J=8.4, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=8.5, 1.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 260:5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 48 mg, 89%). ESI-MS:386.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.05 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.47 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 7.82 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.4, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.66 (dd, J=11.1, 1.7 Hz,1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 2H), 6.95-6.85 (m, 2H), 3.70 (s, 3H).

Example 261:5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting 1H-pyrazole-3-boronic acid pinacol ester for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 4 mg, 15.8%). ESI-MS:346.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.13 (dd, J=4.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.58 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.12-8.09 (m, 1H), 7.83-7.75 (m, 3H), 7.71-7.69(m, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 5.37-5.32 (m, 1H).

Example 262:3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting3-cyanophenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester instep (e) performing this step at 120° C. using 2.0 equiv. of3-cyanophenylboronic acid and 0.1 equiv. of Pd(PPh₃)₄ to afford thetitle compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 15 mg, 28.6%).ESI-MS: 363.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03 (dd, J=4.3, 1.7Hz, 1H), 8.46 (dd, J=8.6, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d,J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (t, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.68 (m, 2H), 7.66 (dd, J=8.3, 4.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),7.55 (dt, J=8.0, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H).

Example 263:5-[8-amino-6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting1-ethyl-5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-onefor (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting5-methyl-2-furanboronic acid pinacol ester for 3-pyridineboronic acidpinacol ester in step (e) to afford the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 11 mg, 43.8%). ESI-MS: 336.2 [M+H]+.1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.99 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=8.5 Hz,2H), 7.43 (dd, J=9.3, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 6.41 (d,J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 6.22-6.16 (m, 1H), 4.13-3.80 (m, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 1.24(t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 264:6-(5-chloro-6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting3-chloro-2-methoxy-5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridine for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) performing this step at100° C. to afford the title compound as a yellow solid (120 mg, 45.6%).ESI-MS: 403.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.99 (dd, J=4.2, 1.7Hz, 1H), 8.39 (ddd, J=8.4, 1.7, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H),8.12 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),7.78 (dd, J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=8.3, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d,J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27 (s, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H).

Example265:1-{5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting1-[5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)pyridin-2-yl]ethan-1-one for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) performing this step at100° C. to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (orangesolid, 13 mg, 11.6%). ESI-MS: 381.4 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.13-9.09 (m, 1H), 8.63-8.56 (m, 2H), 8.30-8.25 (m, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=8.8Hz, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.2, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.90-7.81 (m, 3H), 7.75 (dd,J=8.4, 4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (s, 1H), 2.53 (s, 3H).

Example 266:6-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting3,4-difluorophenylboronic acid for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol esterin step (e) to afford the title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellowsolid, 33 mg, 11.6%). ESI-MS: 388.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.02 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),7.85 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.68 (m, 2H),7.47 (td, J=9.8, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (q, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (dt, J=8.6,2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.73 (s, 3H).

Example 267:5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(1,3-thiazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F, substituting (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example129) for (8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (a), substituting4-(tributylstannyl)-1,3-thiazole for 3-pyridineboronic acid pinacolester in step (e) performing this step without any base and with 3.0equiv of 4-(tributylstannyl)-1,3-thiazole at 100° C. for 24 h to affordthe title compound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 45 mg, 57%).ESI-MS: 359.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.20 (d, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 9.12 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=8.7 Hz,1H), 8.04 (dd, J=8.8, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=5.3 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d,J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 2.85 (s, 3H).

Procedure G: Example 268:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

a. 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine

In a pressure tube were mixed 2-amino-5-bromo-6-chloropyrazine (2.00 g,9.60 mmol), 3-fluorophenylboronic acid (1.48 g, 10.55 mmol), sodiumcarbonate (2.03 g, 19.19 mmol) in a 4:1 mixture of 1,4-dioxane:water (25mL). The reaction mixture was sparged with argon and Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.22 g,0.20 mmol) was then added. The mixture was sparged with argon shortlyand the vessel was sealed and the reaction mixture was heated at 100° C.for 20 h. After that time the reaction mixture was cooled down to r.t.filtered through Celite® pad diluted with AcOEt, organic layer waswashed with NaHCO₃, brine and dried over Na₂SO₄. Then the mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby flash chromatography on silica eluting with hexane:EtOAc (1:0-1:1) tolead to the title product as a light yellow solid (1.82 g, 85%). ESI-MS:224.00 [M+H]+.

b. 3-bromo-6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine

N-Bromosuccinimide (0.587 g, 3.30 mmol) was added in 3 portions to thesolution of 6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine (0.700 g, 3.00mmol) in CH₃CN (10 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to r.t.then was heated at 70° C. for 1 h. Then reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. Residue was dissolved in AcOEt andthen water was added. Aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc, thenorganic layers were washed with brine and dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand evaporated. Product was purified by flash chromatography on silicaeluting with hexane/EtOAc (0-20%) to afford the title product (0.750 g,83%) as a light yellow solid. ESI-MS: 303.70 [M+H]+.

c. ethyl8-bromo-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

To the 3-bromo-6-chloro-5-(3-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine (0.5 g; 1.65mmol) dissolved in DME (5 ml) was added 3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester(1.29 g; 6.61 mmol). Reaction was stirred for 1 h in r.t. then heated at85° C. for 16 h. After cooling to r.t. reaction mixture was diluted withDCM and washed with sat. NaHCO₃ (aq). Combined organic layers were driedover MgSO₄. Product was purified by column chromatography eluting withDCM/EtOH (0-5%) to afford the title product as a white solid (0.190 g,26%). ESI-MS: 400.05 [M+H]+.

d. ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

To the ethyl8-bromo-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate(1 g, 2.51 mmol) 0.5N ammonium in dioxane (100 ml) was added. Reactionwas heated for 20 h at 110° C. After cooling to r.t. reaction mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure and remaining residue waspurified by flash chromatography eluting with DCM/EtOH (0-5%) to affordthe title product as a white solid (0.84 g, 2.51 mmol, quant.). ESI-MS:335.15 [M+H]+.

e.8-amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

To the ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate(0.84 g, 2.51 mmol) 7N ammonium in methanol (100 ml) was added andreaction was heated for 2 h in 100° C. After cooling to r.t. reactionmixture was concentrated and remaining residue was purified by flashchromatography eluting with DCM/MeOH (0-10%) to afford the title productas a pale yellow solid (0.78 g, 2.51 mmol, quant.). ESI-MS: 305.85[M+H]+.

f.8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

To the8-amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide(8 mg; 0.03 mmol) dissolved in dioxane/water 4:1 (10 ml) was added(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example 129) (6 mg, 0.03 mmol) andsodium carbonate (8 mg, 0.08 mmol) followed by Sphos Pd G3 (2 mg, 0.1mmol) and the mixture was sparged with argon for 15 min. Reactionmixture was heated at 130° C. for 3 h. After that time the reactionmixture was cooled to r.t. then filtered through a pad of Celite® andconcentrated under reduced pressure. Residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica eluting with DCM/MeOH (0-10%) to afford thetitle product (10 mg, 93%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 413.3 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.82 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 8.20 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),8.08 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J=8.6, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.55(s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (s, 2H), 7.17 (dt,J=6.2, 5.1 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.94 (m, 1H), 2.55 (s,3H).

Example 269:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting methylamine (33% in EtOH) for 7N NH₃ inmethanol in step (e) and substituting(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) to lead to the titlecompound (3 mg, 10%) as a beige solid as a hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS:416.30 [M+H]+. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.14 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H),8.11 (dd, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=9.3, 0.9Hz, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=9.2, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.06 (m, 4H),2.81 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 3H), 2.53 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 270:8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) to afford the title compound as ahydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 12 mg, 15%). ESI-MS: 413.30 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.08 (d, J=5.1 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H),8.26 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=8.8, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.81(d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 7.43-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.04(m, 2H), 2.76 (s, 3H).

Example 271:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) to lead to the titlecompound (5 mg, 10%) as a grey solid. ESI-MS: 402.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.11 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=9.2Hz, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (s, 2H), 7.48 (s, 2H), 7.36-7.19(m, 2H), 7.20-7.11 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.00 (m, 1H), 2.53 (s, 3H).

Example272:8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting methylamine (33%in EtOH) for 7N NH₃ in methanol in step (e) and performing this step at100° C. for 2 h and performing step (f) under microwave irradiation at130° C. for 1 h to lead to the title compound (3.3 mg, 66%) as a yellowsolid, hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 427.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.06 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),8.18 (d, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (s,1H), 7.42-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 2.78 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 3H),2.74 (s, 3H).

Example 273:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) to lead to the titlecompound (20 mg, 37%) as a yellow solid, hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS:402.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.94 (s, 2H), 8.01 (s, 1H),7.83 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.13-6.97 (m, 2H), 3.93(s, 3H).

Example274:8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting(quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid instep (f) and substituting Pd(amphos)Cl₂ for Sphos Pd G3 in step (f) andheating under microwave irradiation at 130° C. for 0.5 h to lead to thetitle compound (89 mg, 71%) as a yellow solid, hydrochloride salt.ESI-MS: 399.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.15 (dd, J=4.7, 1.6Hz, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 8.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H),8.26 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.79 (m, 2H), 7.63 (s, 1H),7.59 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.17-7.10 (m, 2H).

Example 275: ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and excluding the step (e) andperforming step (f) in dioxane/water 16:1 for 15 h at 125° C. to lead tothe title compound (4 mg, 13%) as a yellow solid, hydrochloride salt.ESI-MS: 442.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.04 (d, J=5.0 Hz,1H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.24-8.20 (m, 1H), 7.96-7.90 (m, 2H), 7.74 (d, J=4.7Hz, 1H), 7.39-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.09-7.01 (m, 2H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),2.71 (s, 3H), 1.26 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 276: ethyl8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 3-cyanophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and performing step (b) with THEat room temperature for 16 h and performing step (c) at 100° C. for 16 hand excluding the step (e) and in step (f) substituting8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and substituting Pd(amphos)Cl₂ forSphos Pd G3 and performing this step in dioxane/water 10:1 for 1 h at100° C. to lead to the title compound (4 mg, 6%) as a white solid.ESI-MS: 453.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.03 (dd, J=4.3, 1.6Hz, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.91 (m, 2H), 7.84-7.81 (m, 1H),7.76 (dd, J=11.3, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.58 (m, 4H), 7.56-7.48 (m, 1H),7.41-7.32 (m, 1H), 4.29 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.26 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 277:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting1-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoroacetone for 3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester andheating in dioxane for 16 h at 110° C. in step (c) to lead to the titlecompound (13 mg, 28%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 438.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR(300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.80 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H),8.06-8.00 (m, 2H), 7.70 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (s, 2H), 7.41 (dd,J=4.4, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.96 (m, 2H), 2.56 (d, J=0.9Hz, 3H).

Example 278:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting1-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoroacetone for 3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester instep (c) and performing this reaction in dioxane for 16 h at 110° C. andsubstituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) and performing this stepfor 15 h at 130° C. to lead to the title compound (12 mg, 28%) as abeige solid. ESI-MS: 424.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.96(dd, J=4.2, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (dd, J=8.4, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=1.9Hz, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (dd,J=8.7, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.53 (m, 3H), 7.37-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.96 (m,2H).

Example 279:8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting methylamine (33%in EtOH) for 7N NH₃ in methanol and performing this step at 100° C. for2 h in step (e) and substituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronicacid for (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) and performingthis step in a mixture of dioxane/water 10:1 at 130° C. for 1 h to leadto the title compound (10 mg, 9%) as an off-white solid, hydrochloridesalt. ESI-MS: 416.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.34 (s, 1H),8.20-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.88 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 7.44 (dd,J=8.4, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.11-7.04 (m, 2H), 4.00 (s, 3H),2.79 (d, J=4.7 Hz, 3H).

Example 280:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-2-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

Step 1) In a pressure tube was placed ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate[prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure G, steps(a-d)](410 mg, 1.22 mmol) and LiOH monohydrate (154 mg, 3.7 mmol, 3equiv.) followed by etanol/water 3:2 (40 mL). Reaction was heated for 4h at 90° C. After cooling to r.t. reaction mixture was concentrated andresidue was lyophilized with water to afford yellow solid (429 mg,lithium salt, quant.) which was used in next step without purification.ESI-MS: 306.9 [M+H]+.

Step 2)8-Amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid lithium salt (214 mg, 0.68 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (14 mL) andthen HATU (312 mg, 0.82 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) was added and mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes. Then DIPEA (0.36 mL, 2.05 mmol, 3.0 equiv.) wasadded followed by morpholine (0.07 mL, 0.75 mmol, 1.1 equiv.) andreaction was stirred at r.t. for 20 h. Then reaction mixture wasconcentrated and water was added, aqueous phase was extracted with ethylacetate. Organic layers were washed with brine then dried with Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated. Residue was purified by using flashchromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate) to give5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine(96 mg, 37%) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 375.9 [M+H]+.

Step 3) The title compound was synthesized following the conditions fromProcedure G, at step (f) substituting(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and performing this step at 120° C.for 5 h to lead to the title compound (19 mg, 16%) as a yellow solid,hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 472.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.43 (s, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.48(d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.03 (m, 2H), 4.37-4.14 (m,4H), 4.13-4.00 (m, 4H), 4.01 (s, 3H).

Example 281:6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-2-[4-(4-methoxybenzoyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following approach from example 280,substituting 1-(4-methoxybenzoyl)piperazine for morpholine at step (2)and substituting8-fluoro-6-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)quinoline for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂*DCM forSphos Pd G3 in step (3). Product was purified by flash chromatography(DCM/MeOH 5%) to lead to the title compound (9 mg, 23%) as an off-whitesolid. ESI-MS: 620.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Acetonitrile-d3) δ 8.98(dd, J=4.1, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (s, 2H), 7.60-7.55(m, 1H), 7.46-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.17-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.07 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.01-6.90 (m, 3H), 6.15 (s, 2H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.77-3.51(m, 6H).

Example 282:2-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following approach from example 280,substituting 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-piperazine for morpholine at step(2) and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂*DCM for Sphos Pd G3 in step (3) to leadto the title compound (20 mg, 22%) as an off-white solid, hydrochloridesalt. ESI-MS: 583.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.41 (s, 1H),8.18 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.83 (s, 2H), 7.66 (s,1H), 7.49 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.17 (m, 3H), 7.14-6.99 (m, 4H),4.40-4.31 (m, 2H), 4.01 (s, 3H), 3.81-3.78 (m, 2H), 3.06-2.99 (m, 4H).

Example 283: ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and excluding step (e) andsubstituting (quinolin-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) and performing this stepin a mixture of dioxane/water 16:1 heating under microwave irradiationat 130° C. for 2 h to lead to the title compound (8 mg, 42%) as a yellowsolid, hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 428.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.08 (dd, J=4.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H),8.21-8.15 (m, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 7.81 (dd, J=8.7, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd,J=8.3, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.28 (q,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.25 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 284:1-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]-4-methylpiperidin-4-ol

Step 1) In a pressurized tube was placed ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate[prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure G, steps (a-d)except substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for 3-fluorophenylboronicacid in step (a)] (100 mg, 0.3 mmol) followed by(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid (78 mg, 0.45 mmol, 1.5equiv.) and K₂CO₃ (62 mg, 0.45 mmol, 1.5 equiv.) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂*CH₂Cl₂(12 mg, 0.01 mmol, 0.05 equiv.). To this dioxane/water 4:1 mixture (5mL) was added and suspension was sparged with argon for 15 min. Afterthis reaction mixture was heated at 150° C. for 3 h. After cooling tor.t. reaction mixture was filtered through a Celite® pad filtrate wasconcentrated and residue was lyophilized to afford brown solidcontaining8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid potassium salt (240 mg, quant.) which was used in next step withoutpurification. ESI-MS: 402.95 [M+H]+.

Step 2) Residue containing8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid potassium salt (120 mg, 0.28 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (3 mL) andthen HATU (129 mg, 0.34 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) was added and mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes. Then DIPEA (0.15 mL, 0.85 mmol, 3.0 equiv.) wasadded followed by 4-methylpiperidin-4-ol (0.04 mL, 0.31 mmol, 1.1equiv.) and reaction was stirred at r.t. for 1 h. Then reaction mixturewas concentrated and residue was purified by using flash chromatographyfollowed by HPLC to give title product as a yellow solid (20 mg, 15%) asa hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 500.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.34 (s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.0 (s, 2H), 7.86 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.63(s, 1H), 7.47-7.33 (m, 3H), 7.08 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 4.45 (d, J=13.2 Hz,1H), 4.06 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 3.99 (s, 3H), 3.21 (s, 2H), 1.47 (d,J=32.5 Hz, 4H), 1.16 (s, 3H).

Example 285:8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following approach from example 280,substituting dimethylamine (2N in THF) for morpholine at step (B) andsubstituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid, heating at 120° C. for 5 h in step(C) to lead to the title compound (11 mg, 12%) as a yellow solid,hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 430.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.42 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.90 (s, 2H), 7.89 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.62(s, 1H), 7.48 (dd, J=8.4, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.17 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.03 (m,2H), 4.01 (s, 3H), 3.42 (s, 3H), 2.99 (s, 3H).

Example286:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

Ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate(example 275) (30 mg, 0.07 mmol) was dissolved in THF and then1-methylpiperazine (0.01 mL, 0.08 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) was added followedby 2M AIMe₃ in toluene (0.06 mL, 0.07 mmol, 1 equiv.). Reaction washeated under microwave irradiation for 8 min at 130° C. After cooling tor.t. reaction mixture was diluted with DCM, organic layers were washedwith water and brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated.Remaining residue was purified using flash chromatography (DCM/MeOH 10%)to lead to the title compound (20 mg, 59%) as a yellow solid,hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 496.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.06 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 7.89 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (s, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.03(m, 2H), 5.62-5.39 (m, 2H), 4.65-4.48 (m, 2H), 3.51-3.42 (m, 2H),3.19-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 2.73 (s, 3H).

Example 287:8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) and substituting Cs₂CO₃for Na₂CO₃ and heating in mixture dioxane/water 6:1 under microwaveirradiation at 130° C. for 1 h to lead to the title compound (9 mg, 10%)as a beige solid, hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 402.20 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.14 (t, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=1.3 Hz,1H), 7.98 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dd, J=9.3, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H),7.49-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.14-7.07 (m, 2H), 2.54 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 3H).

Example 288:8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized from ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate[prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure G, steps (a-d)except substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for 3-fluorophenylboronicacid in step (a)] following approach from example 280, at step (2)substituting 2-methoxyethylenamine for morpholine and in step (3)substituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂*DCM forSphos Pd G3 to lead to the title compound (20 mg, 21%) as a brown solid,hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 460.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ9.39 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76(s, 1H), 7.45 (dd, J=8.4, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.08 (t, J=8.8Hz, 2H), 4.01 (s, 3H), 3.45 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 4H), 3.27 (s, 3H).

Example 289:8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following approach from example 286,substituting dimethylamine (2N in THF) for 1-methylpiperazine, to leadto the title compound (4.5 mg, 12%) as a yellow solid, hydrochloridesalt. ESI-MS: 441.30 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.07 (d, J=5.1Hz, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J=8.7, 1.8 Hz,1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.78 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.09 (t,J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

Example290:2-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

Step 1) Ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylatewas prepared following the approach outlined in Procedure G, steps (a,b, c, d, f, (excluding step (e))) and substituting 4-fluorophenylboronicacid for 3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid at step (f) and substitutingPd(amphos)Cl₂ for Sphos Pd G3 and heating at this step for 2 h at 100°C. to lead to the ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate(880 mg, 68%) as a beige solid. ESI-MS: 431.4 [M+H]+.

Step 2) The title compound was synthesized following approach fromexample 286, substituting ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylatefor ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylateand substituting 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-piperazine for1-methylpiperazine to lead to the title compound (12 mg, 15%) as a whitesolid, hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 583.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 9.45 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (s,1H), 7.45 (dd, J=8.4, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.41-7.35 (m 2H), 7.24 (ddd, J=12.1,8.8, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (td, J=9.2, 8.8, 2.3 Hz, 3H), 7.02 (td, J=8.6,3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 3H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.02 (s, 4H).

Example291:8-amino-N-({1-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]piperidin-4-yl}methyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide

The title compound was synthesized following approach from example 286substituting ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylatefor ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylateand substituting (1-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)piperidin-4-yl)methanamine for1-methylpiperazine and heating at 130° C. for 10 min to lead to thetitle compound (7 mg, 6%) as hydrochloride salt as a yellow solid.ESI-MS: 625.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.64 (s, 1H), 9.44(s, 1H), 8.48-8.38 (m, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.95-7.81 (m, 3H), 7.49-7.34(m, 4H), 7.28-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.03 (m, 2H), 4.27 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 2H),4.03 (s, 4H), 3.41-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.24-3.10 (m, 2H), 3.00-2.87 (m, 2H),1.87-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.44 (m, 2H).

Example 292:2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]-1-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethan-1-one

Step 1) Ethyl2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetatewas synthesized following the approach outlined in Procedure Gsubstituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for 3-fluorophenylboronic acidin step (a) and substituting in step (c) ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate for3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester and heating for 18 h at 100° C. at thisstep and heating at step (d) for 4 days at 145° C. and excluding thestep (e) and substituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acidfor (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) and substitutingPd(dppf)Cl₂ for Sphos Pd G3 and performing step (f) in dioxane/water 4:1for 3 h at 130° C. to lead to the title compound (129 mg, 54% for step(f)) as a brown solid. ESI-MS: 445.4 [M+H]+.

Step 2) The title compound was synthesized following the procedure fromexample 286 substituting ethyl2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetatefor ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylateand substituting 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-piperazine (5 equiv.) for1-methylpiperazine and heating at 130° C. for 1 h to lead to the titlecompound (28 mg, 14%) as hydrochloride salt as an orange solid. ESI-MS:597.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.59 (s, 1H), 8.17 (s, 1H),7.94 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.27-7.14(m, 3H), 7.12-6.99 (m, 2H), 4.01 (s, 3H), 3.97-3.93 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.57(m, 4H), 3.00-2.86 (m, 4H).

Example 293:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(piperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

Step 1) Tert-butyl4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]piperazine-1-carboxylatewas prepared following approach outlined in synthesis of example 286substituting 1-Boc-piperazine for 1-methylpiperazine and heating at thisstep for 18 min to lead to the product as a beige solid (18 mg, 34%).ESI-MS: 582.5 [M+H]+.

Step 2) The title compound was obtained from tert-butyl4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]piperazine-1-carboxylateaccording to procedure B, step (f. 2) to lead to the6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(piperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amineas hydrochloride salt (16 mg, quant.) as a yellow solid. ESI-MS: 482.3[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.27 (s, 2H), 9.07 (d, J=5.1 Hz,1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.92-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.86 (s,1H), 7.78 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.07 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 4.47 (s,2H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.18 (s, 4H), 2.74 (s, 3H).

Example294:6-(4-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F substituting at step (a)(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂ forPd(amphos)Cl₂ in step (a) and substituting N-chlorosuccinimide forN-bromosuccinimide in step (b) and substituting chloroacetaldehyde for2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane in step (c) and performing this step inacetonitrile/dioxane 1:1 mixture and heating under microwave irradiationat 110° C. for 1 h at step (c) and substituting acetonitrile for dioxaneat step (d) and substituting 4-fluoro-3-methylphenylboronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (white solid, 11 mg, 11%). ESI-MS:373.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.47 (s, 1H), 8.99 (s, 1H),8.14 (s, 1H), 7.94-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.64 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.39 (m,2H), 7.14-7.07 (m, 1H), 7.05-6.98 (m, 1H), 4.01 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H).

Example 295:6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F substituting at step (a)(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂ forPd(amphos)Cl₂ in step (a) and substituting N-chlorosuccinimide forN-bromosuccinimide in step (b) and substituting chloroacetaldehyde for2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane in step (c) and performing this step inacetonitrile/dioxane 1:1 mixture and heating under microwave irradiationat 110° C. for 1 h at step (c) and substituting acetonitrile for dioxaneat step (d) and substituting (6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)boronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (white solid, 7 mg, 12%). ESI-MS: 360.1[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.49 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H),8.21-8.08 (m, 2H), 7.99-7.84 (m, 3H), 7.63 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (s, 3H).

Example 296:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following approach from example 286,substituting ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylatefor ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylateand heating at 130° C. for 8 min to lead to the title compound (7 mg,20%) as a beige solid, as a hydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 485.3 [M+H]+. 1HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.08 (s, 1H), 9.42 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.88(d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (s, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.34 (m,2H), 7.07 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.55 (s, 2H), 4.55 (d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 3.99(s, 3H), 3.47 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 4H), 2.80 (d, J=4.3 Hz, 3H).

Example 297:6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F substituting at step (a)(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂ forPd(amphos)Cl₂ in step (a) and substituting N-chlorosuccinimide forN-bromosuccinimide in step (b) and substituting chloroacetaldehyde for2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane in step (c) and performing this step inacetonitrile/dioxane 1:1 mixture and heating under microwave irradiationat 110° C. for 1 h at step (c) and substituting acetonitrile for dioxaneat step (d) and substituting (6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)boronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (white solid, 4 mg, 6%). ESI-MS: 360.1[M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 9.58 (s, 1H), 8.32 (dd, J=1.5,0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (dd, J=8.6, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.81(dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (q, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H),7.12 (dd, J=8.2, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (dd, J=7.7, 2.3 Hz, 1H).

Example 298:2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure G, steps (af) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a) and substituting in step (c)ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate for 3-bromopyruvic acid ethyl ester andheating for 18 h at 100° C. at this step and heating at step (d) for 4days at 145° C. and substituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronicacid for (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid in step (f) andsubstituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂ for Sphos Pd G3 and performing step (f) indioxane/water 4:1 for 3 h at 130° C. to lead to the title compound (8mg, 6%) as a white solid. ESI-MS: 416.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d6) δ 8.01 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51-7.38 (m, 4H),7.19-7.08 (m, 2H), 7.03 (s, 1H), 3.95 (s, 3H), 3.59 (s, 2H).

Example 299:[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]methanol

The title compound was prepared according the procedure from example138, starting from ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate(example 300) to lead to8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]methanolas a yellow solid (4.5 mg, 10%). ESI-MS: 389.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz,Methanol-d4) δ 8.22 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.59 (m, 1H),7.40-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.30 (dd, J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96-6.86 (m, 2H), 4.71(s, 2H), 4.59 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 3H).

Example 300: ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared following the approach outlined inProcedure G, steps [a, b, c, d, f, (excluding step (e))] andsubstituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid for 3-fluorophenylboronic acidin step (a) and substituting (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acidfor (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid at step (f) and substitutingPd(amphos)Cl₂ for Sphos Pd G3 and heating at this step for 2 h at 100°C. to lead to the title compound (880 mg, 68%) as a yellow solid as ahydrochloride salt. ESI-MS: 431.7 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, Methanol-d4)δ 8.25 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.79 (dd, J=8.4, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (dd,J=1.6, 0.7 Hz, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H),6.94-6.87 (m, 2H), 4.38 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 1.36 (t, J=7.1Hz, 3H).

Example 301:6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was prepared following approach outlined in synthesisof example 280, except in step (1) ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate[prepared according to Procedure G, steps (a-d) substituting4-fluorophenylboronic acid for 3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a)]was substituted in place of ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylateand in step (3) (4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example 129) wassubstituted for (1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid andPd(dppf)Cl₂ was substituted for Pd SPhos G3 and reaction was heated for130° C. for 6 h to lead to the title compound (5 mg, 13%) as a yellowsolid. ESI-MS: 483.2 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (300 MHz, Deuterium Oxide) 9.01 (d,J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 8.14-7.93(m, 3H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.8, 5.3 Hz, 2H), 7.13-7.01 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H),3.84 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 6H), 2.89 (d, J=0.8 Hz, 3H).

Example 302:5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure F substituting at step (a)(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid and substituting Pd(dppf)Cl₂ forPd(amphos)Cl₂ in step (a) and substituting N-chlorosuccinimide forN-bromosuccinimide in step (b) and substituting chloroacetaldehyde for2-bromo-1,1-dimethoxyethane in step (c) and performing this step inacetonitrile/dioxane 1:1 mixture and heating under microwave irradiationat 110° C. for 1 h at step (c) and substituting acetonitrile for dioxaneat step (d) and substituting (pyridin-4-yl)boronic acid for3-pyridineboronic acid pinacol ester in step (e) to afford the titlecompound as a hydrochloride salt (yellow solid, 4 mg, 10%). ESI-MS:342.1 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.42 (s, 1H), 8.74-8.55 (m,2H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.3 Hz, 1H), 7.69(d, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 7.59-7.43 (m 2H), 4.00 (s. 3H).

Example 303:5-(1-ethyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine

The title compound was synthesized following the approach outlined inProcedure D, substituting 6-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrazin-2-amine[Procedure B, step (b) substituting 4-fluorophenylboronic acid forphenylboronic acid] for 6-chloro-5-phenylpyrazin-2-amine in step (a) andsubstituting (1-ethyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid for5-(tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-1H-indazole in step (d) andusing the conditions A described in Procedure D heating at 130° C. for 3h to lead to the title compound (37 mg, 31%) as a hydrochloride salt asan white solid. ESI-MS: 373.5 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.56(s, 1H), 9.05 (s, 2H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.97-7.89 (m, 2H), 7.70 (d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J=8.5, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.11 (m,2H), 4.43 (q, J=7.8, 7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.42 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 3H).

Example 304:1-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]-4-methylpiperidin-4-ol

The title compound was prepared following approach outlined in synthesisof example 280, except in step (1) ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate[prepared according to Procedure G, steps (a-d) substituting4-fluorophenylboronic acid for 3-fluorophenylboronic acid in step (a)]was substituted in place of ethyl8-amino-5-chloro-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylateand in step (2) 4-methylpiperidin-4-ol was substituted in place ofmorpholine and reaction was performed for 1 h and in step(3(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)boronic acid (example 129) was substituted for(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-6-yl)boronic acid and Pd(dppf)Cl₂ wassubstituted for Pd SPhos G3 and reaction was heated for 130° C. for 6 hto lead to the title compound (13 mg, 18%) as a brown solid. ESI-MS:511.3 [M+H]+. 1H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.94 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 8.31(d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.82 (dd, J=8.8, 1.8 Hz, 1H),7.72 (s, 2H), 7.61 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, J=8.9Hz, 2H), 4.42 (s, 2H), 4.05 (d, J=12.6 Hz, 3H), 3.20 (t, J=11.8 Hz, 2H),2.65 (s, 3H), 1.47 (d, J=28.8 Hz, 4H), 1.15 (s, 3H).

Part 2: Activity

Examples 1 to 304 (see synthesis part above for the structures and namesof these 304 compounds) were tested for their antagonistic activity atthe rat A2A receptor (endogenously expressed in PC12 cells, which wereused in the assay). The antagonistic activity was determined bymeasuring the effect of each compound on agonist-induced cAMP productionusing the assay based on time-resolved fluorescence resonance energytransfer (TR-FRET).

General reference as regards the cells and background can be made to Gaoet al., “Novel short-acting A2A adenosine receptor agonists for coronaryvasodilation: inverse relationship be-tween affinity and duration ofaction of A21A agonists”, J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 298, 209.

More specifically, the assay to test each of examples 1 to 304 wasperformed as follows: The cells were suspended in HBSS buffer(Invitrogen) complemented with 20 mM HEPES (pH 7.4), with 0.1% BSA and100 μM Rolipram (a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor to block thedegradation of cAMP), then distributed in microplates at a density of2.10³ cells/well (in a 384 well plate) in the presence of either (i)HBSS (basal control) with 0.2% DMSO, (ii) the test compound, i.e. eachof examples 1 to 304, or (iii) the reference antagonist ZM 241385.

Thereafter, the reference adenosine receptor agonist NECA (e.g. CAS35920-39-9, Calbiochem) was added at a final concentration of 43 nM(concentration corresponding to EC₈₀). For basal control measurements,separate assay wells did not contain NECA.

Following 30 min incubation at room temperature, the cells were lysedand the detection mix was added (standard reagents used according to astandard protocol; LANCE™ cAMP 384 Kit, PerkinElmer).

After 60 min at room temperature, the fluorescence transfer was measuredat λex=340 nm and λem=665 nm using a microplate reader according to astandard protocol (Envison, Perkin Elmer).

For test compounds % of normalized vehicle control was calculated foreach data point and plotted against test compound concentration:

$y = {{100} - {100*\frac{{Sample} - {{Low}\mspace{14mu} {control}}}{{{Vehicle}\mspace{14mu} {control}} - {{Low}\mspace{14mu} {control}}}}}$

Sample—mean fluorescence intensity of tested compound

Low control—mean fluorescence intensity of NECA 0.043 μM

Vehicle control—mean fluorescence intensity of DMSO 0.2%

EC50, Hill slope and efficacy parameters were determined by fitting avariable-slope sigmoidal function.

For each of example 1 to 304, the apparent dissociation constant (KB)was calculated using the modified Cheng Prusoff equation:

${KB} = \frac{EC50}{1 + \left( \frac{A}{EC50A} \right)}$

where A=concentration of reference agonist in the assay, and EC50 Å=EC50value of the reference agonist.

The standard reference antagonist used was ZM 241385, which was testedin each experiment at several concentrations to generate aconcentration-response curve from which its EC50 value was calculated.

Each of examples 1 to 304 exhibited A2A receptor antagonist activity(KB<10 μM). Thus, examples 1 to 304 as described herein are potent A2Areceptor antagonists.

Preferred embodiments of aspects B1 to B5 of the present inventionrelate to:

-   -   1. A compound of formula (I)

-   -   -   or a salt, stereoisomer, tautomer or N-oxide thereof,        -   wherein        -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of a 3- to            9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to            14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said Nand/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R⁶;        -   R² is selected from the group consisting of halogen and            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b));        -   R³ is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,                C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially                unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or                heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,                partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic                or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or                heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or                different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein                said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or                non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or                heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is                independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or                more, same or different substituents R⁸;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,                C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,                N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,                N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   R⁴ is H;        -   R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of a 5- to            9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to            12-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully            unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein            said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or            more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S,            wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties            is independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or            more, same or different substituents R¹⁷;        -   R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,                C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially                unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or                heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,                partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic                or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or                heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or                different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein                said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or                non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R⁷;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,                C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,                N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,                N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,                C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially                unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or                heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,                partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic                or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or                heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or                different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein                said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or                non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R¹⁰;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,                C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,                N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,                N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,                C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially                unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or                heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,                partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic                or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or                heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or                different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein                said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or                non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R⁹;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,                C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,                N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,                N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,                C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially                unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or                heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,                partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic                or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or                heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or                different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein                said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or                non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R¹⁰;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,                C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,                N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,                N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and                N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   R¹⁰ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN,            NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl,            C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),            OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹², S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),            S(═O)_(m)OR¹², N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹,            N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),            and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b) are independently selected from            the group consisting of            -   (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,                wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the                aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted                or substituted with one or more, same or different                substituents R¹³;            -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated                or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring                and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated                or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic                ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring                comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms                selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms                are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein                each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the                aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is                independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or                more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;        -   R¹³ is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁—C-haloalkyl,                C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl,                C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),                C(═O)NR^(15a)R^(15b), S(═O)_(n)NR^(15a)R^(15b), OR¹⁵ and                S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵;            -   (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated                or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring                and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated                or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic                ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring                comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms                selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms                are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein                each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the                aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is                independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or                more, same or different substituents R¹⁴;        -   R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN,            NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl,            C(═O)R¹⁶, C(═O)OR¹⁵, C(═O)SR¹⁵, C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            OR¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), N(R¹⁵)C(═O)R¹⁶,            N(R¹⁵)C(═O)OR¹⁵, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R¹⁵), N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),            and N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵;        -   R¹⁵, R^(15a), R^(15b), R¹⁶ are independently selected from            the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and            C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and                C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R¹⁸;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,                C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,                N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,                N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;        -   R¹⁸ is selected from the group consisting of halogen,            N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and OR²⁰;        -   R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), R^(20b) are independently selected from            the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and            C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   and wherein        -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and        -   m is 1 or 2.

    -   2. The compound according to 1, wherein R² is NH₂ and wherein        all other substituents have the meaning as defined in 1.

    -   3. The compound according to 1 or 2, wherein R¹ is selected from        the group consisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is        independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,        same or different substituents selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; and wherein all other substituents have the        meaning as defined in 1.

    -   4. The compound according to any one of 1, 2 or 3, wherein R⁵ is        selected from the group consisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully        unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to        10-membered fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic        ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises        one or more N-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is        independently substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents R¹⁷, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        heteroatom in the aforementioned bicyclic moieties is        independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,        same or different substituents R¹⁷ and wherein all other        substituents have the meaning as defined in 1.

    -   5. The compound according to any one of 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein R⁵        has the formula (S1)

-   -   -   and wherein            -   A is N or CR⁵;        -   R^(5a), R^(5b), R^(5c) are independently selected from the            group consisting of            -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and                C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R¹⁸;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,                C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,                N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,                N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;                -   with the proviso that at least one of R^(5a),                    R^(5b), R^(5c) is not H;        -   or        -   R^(5a) is selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and                C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R¹⁸;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,                C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,                N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,                N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   and        -   R^(5b) and R^(5c) together with the atoms to which they are            attached form a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated            carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic            ring comprises one or more N-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms            are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each            substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned            cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or            substituted with one or more, same or different substituents            selected from the group consisting of            -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and                C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or                hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is                unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or                different substituents R¹⁸;            -   (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)SR²⁰,                C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,                S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰,                N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰,                N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰),                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and                N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰;            -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as                defined in 1.

    -   6. The compound according to any one of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein        R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of a 6-membered fully        unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to        10-membered fully unsaturated heterobicyclic ring, wherein said        heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more        N-atoms, and wherein said N-atoms are independently oxidized or        non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or        heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is        independently substituted with one or more, same or different        substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN,        NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,        C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰,        and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned bicyclic moieties is        independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,        same or different substituents selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); and wherein        all other substituents have the meaning as defined in 1.

    -   7. The compound according to any one of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6,        wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon or            hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted            or substituted with one or more, same or different            substituents R⁹;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;            and        -   wherein R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and            C₂-C₆-alkynyl,        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹².

    -   8. The compound according to any one of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7,        wherein R³ is selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the            aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or            substituted with one or more, same or different substituents            selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,            C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   and wherein all other substituents have the meaning as            defined in 1.

    -   9. The compound according to 1, wherein R¹ is selected from the        group consisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated        carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring        comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected        from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently        oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon        or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is        independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more,        same or different substituents selected from the group        consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,        C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and        C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, and wherein R² is NH₂, and wherein R³ is        selected from the group consisting of        -   (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,            C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially            unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different            heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or            S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and            wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the            aforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or            substituted with one or more, same or different substituents            selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,            C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,            C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;        -   (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,            C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,            S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹²,            N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹²,            N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²),            N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), and N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²;        -   and wherein R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of a            6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic            ring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturated            heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or            heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more N-atoms, and            wherein said N-atoms are independently oxidized or            non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or            heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties is            independently substituted with one or more, same or            different substituents selected from the group consisting of            halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and            C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), and            wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the            aforementioned bicyclic moieties is independently            unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or            different substituents selected from the group consisting of            halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,            C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and            C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OR²⁰, and N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)) and wherein            all other substituents have the meaning as defined in 1.

    -   10. The compound according to any one of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8        or 9, wherein said compound is selected from the group        consisting of        4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;        4-[8-amino-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;        5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;        5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;        4-[8-bromo-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;        4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;        6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;        5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;        6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;        3-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;        3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;        4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;        4-[8-amino-2-(3-nitrophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;        5-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;        4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2,6-dichlorophenol;        4-{8-amino-2-cyclohexyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;        4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-bromo-6-chlorophenol;        4-{8-amino-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;        3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile;        4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;        4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;        4-{8-amino-2,6-diphenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;        4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]phenol;        4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;        8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;        4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;        and        6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine.

    -   11. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically        effective amount of the compound according to any one of 1 to 10        and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or        excipient.

    -   12. A compound according to any one of 1 to 10 and a        pharmaceutical composition according to 11 for use in medicine.

    -   13. A compound for use according to 12 or a pharmaceutical        composition for use according to 11 or 12, wherein said compound        or pharmaceutical composition is for use in the treatment of a        disease selected from the group consisting of cancer,        Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease,        psychosis, stroke, extra pyramidal syndrome (in particular        dystonia, akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia),        attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit        hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,        cirrhosis, fibrosis, fatty liver, addictive behavior, dermal        fibrosis (in particular dermal fibrosis in scleroderma), sleep        disorders, AIDS, autoimmune diseases, infections,        atherosclerosis and ischemia-reperfusion injury.

    -   14. A compound for use according to 12 or a pharmaceutical        composition for use according to 11 or 12, wherein said compound        or pharmaceutical composition is for use in the treatment of        cancer, and wherein at least one further anti-neoplastic agent        is preferably coadministered with said compound and/or comprised        in said pharmaceutical composition.

    -   15. A compound for use according to 14 or a pharmaceutical        composition for use according to 14, wherein said        anti-neoplastic agent is selected from the group consisting of a        chemotherapeutic agent and a checkpoint inhibitor, wherein said        checkpoint inhibitor is preferably an antibody selected from the        group consisting of an anti-PD-1, anti-PDL1 anti-CTLA-4,        anti-IDO, anti-KIR, anti-TIM-3 and anti-LAG3 antibody.

1. A compound of formula (I):

or a salt, stereoisomer, tautomer, isotopologue, or N-oxide thereof,wherein R¹ is selected from the group consisting of a 3- to 9-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more,same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N-and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and whereineach substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic orbicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with oneor more, same or different substituents R⁶; R² is NH₂; R³ is selectedfrom the group consisting of (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁸; (ii) C(═O)R²⁵, C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)SR²⁶,C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶, S(═O)_(n)R²⁶,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁶, N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)),N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶, N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)),N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁶), N(R²⁶)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), andN(R²⁶)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁶; R⁴ is H; R⁵ is selected from the group consistingof a 5- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 12-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁷; R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of (i)halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom inthe aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R⁷; (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹²,C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹², N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), andN(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²; and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form═O; R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same ordifferent heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/orS-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties isunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁰; (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)SR²²,C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), OR²², S(═O)_(n)R²²,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²², N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)),N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²², N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)),N(R²²)S(═O)_(n)(R²²), N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), andN(R²²)S(═O)_(m)OR²²; R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of (i)halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom inthe aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R⁹; (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸,C(═O)SR²⁸, C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), OR²⁸, S(═O)_(n)R²⁸,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁸, N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)),N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸, N(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)),N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁸), N(R²⁸)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), andN(R²⁸)S(═O)_(m)OR²; R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of (i)halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom inthe aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R²⁹; (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹,C(═O)SR³¹, C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), OR³¹, S(═O)_(n)R³¹,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)) S(═O)_(m)OR³¹, N(R^(31a))(R^(31b))N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰, N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹, N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b))N(R³¹)S(═O)_(n)(R³¹), N(R³¹)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)) andN(R³¹)S(═O)_(m)OR³¹; R¹⁰ is selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹¹,C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹², C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹², N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), andN(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²; R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), and R^(12b) are independentlyselected from the group consisting of (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,and C₂-C₆-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon atom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R¹³; (ii) a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁴; R¹³ is selected from the group consisting of (i)halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl,N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), C(═O)NR^(15a)R^(15b), S(═O)_(n)NR^(15a)R^(15b),OR¹⁵ and S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵; (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹⁴; R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁶,C(═O)OR¹⁵, C(═O)SR¹⁵, C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), OR¹⁵, S(═O)_(n)R¹⁵,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵, N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),N(R¹⁵)C(═O)R¹⁶, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)OR¹⁵, N(R¹⁵)C(═O)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)),N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R¹⁵), N(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(15a))(R^(15b)), andN(R¹⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR¹⁵; R¹⁵, R^(15a), R^(15b), and R¹⁶ are independentlyselected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and a 3- to 9-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N-and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and whereineach substitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moietiesis unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹¹; (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR², C(═O)SR²⁰,C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), andN(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰; and/or two R¹⁷ present on one C-atom together form═O; R¹⁸ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; (ii) C(═O)R²³, C(═O)OR²⁴,C(═O)SR²⁴, C(═O)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), OR²⁴, S(═O)_(n)R²⁴,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁴, N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)),N(R²⁴)C(═O)R²³, N(R²⁴)C(═O)OR²⁴, N(R²⁴)C(═O)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)),N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁴), N(R²⁴)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(24a))(R^(24b)), andN(R²⁴)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁴; R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), and R^(20b) are independentlyselected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;R²¹, R²², R^(22a), and R^(22b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned moieties isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹³; (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R¹⁴; R²³, R²⁴, R^(24a), and R^(24b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, andC₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; R²⁵, R²⁶, R^(26a), and R^(26b) are independentlyselected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R³²; R²⁷,R²⁸, R^(28a), and R^(28b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom inthe aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R³³; R²⁹ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl,C(═O)R³⁴, C(═O)OR³⁵, C(═O)SR³⁵, C(═O)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), OR³⁵,S(═O)_(n)R³⁵, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), S(═O)_(m)OR³⁵,N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), N(R³⁵)C(═O)R³⁴, N(R³⁵)C(═O)OR³⁵,N(R³⁵)C(═O)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(n)(R³⁵),N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(35a))(R^(35b)), and N(R³⁵)S(═O)_(m)OR³⁵; R³⁰, R³¹,R^(31a), and R^(31b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom inthe aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R³⁷; R³² is selected from the groupconsisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸; (ii)C(═O)R³⁹, C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)SR⁴⁰, C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰,S(═O)_(n)R⁴⁰, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁰,N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰,N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴⁰),N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), and N(R⁴⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁰; R³³ isselected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R⁴¹; (ii)C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)SR⁴³, C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), OR⁴³,S(═O)_(n)R⁴³, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴³,N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴³),N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), and N(R⁴³)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴³; R³⁴, R³⁵,R^(35a), and R^(35b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl,wherein each substitutable carbon atom in the aforementioned moieties isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R³⁶; (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁵²; R³⁶ is selected from the group consisting of(i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl,N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), C(═O)NR^(53a)R^(53b), S(═O)_(n)NR^(53a)R^(53b),OR⁵³ and S(═O)_(n)R⁵³; (ii) a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁵²; R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl),NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); R³⁸ is selectedfrom the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁴; (ii)C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)SR⁴⁶, C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), OR⁴⁶,S(═O)_(n)R⁴⁶, S(═O)_(n)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁶,N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(n)(R⁴⁶),N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), and N(R⁴⁶)S(═O)_(m)OR⁴⁶; R³⁹, R⁴⁰,R^(40a), and R^(40b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom inthe aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R⁴⁷; R⁴¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), and R^(43b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or hetero-atom inthe aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R⁴⁸; R⁴⁴ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁹; R⁴⁵,R⁴⁶, R^(46a), and R^(46b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; R⁴⁷ is selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂,NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R¹¹; R⁴⁸ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl),C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, a 3- to 9-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same ordifferent heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/orS-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or hetero-atom in the aforementioned moieties isunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁵¹; R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, and R⁵¹ are independently selected from thegroup consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₂-C₆-haloalkynyl, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);R⁵² is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R⁵⁴, C(═O)OR⁵³, C(═O)SR⁵³,C(═O)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), OR⁵³, S(═O)_(n)R⁵³,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), S(═O)_(m)OR⁵³, N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)),N(R⁵³)C(═O)R⁵⁴, N(R⁵³)C(═O)OR⁵³, N(R⁵³)C(═O)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)),N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(n)(R⁵³), N(R⁵³)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(53a))(R^(53b)), andN(R⁵³)S(═O)_(m)OR⁵³; R⁵³, R^(53a), R^(53b), and R⁵⁴ are independentlyselected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl;and wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; and m is for
 2. 2. The compound according toclaim 1, wherein R¹ is selected from the group consisting of a 3- to9-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 6- to 14-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic or heterobicyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁶; wherein R⁶ is selected from the group consisting of (i)halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl, whereineach substitutable carbon-atom in the aforementioned moieties isunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁷; (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹², C(═O)SR¹²,C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², S(═O)_(n)R¹²,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), S(═O)_(m)OR¹², N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹, N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)),N(R¹²)S(═O)_(n)(R¹²), N(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), andN(R¹²)S(═O)_(m)OR¹²; and/or two R⁶ present on one C-atom together form═O; wherein R⁷ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN,NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl, and C₂-C₆-alkynyl, (ii) C(═O)R²¹,C(═O)OR²², C(═O)SR²², C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), OR²², S(═O)_(n)R²²,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²², N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)),N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²², N(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)),N(R²²)S(═O)_(n)(R²²), N(R²²)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), andN(R²²)S(═O)_(m)OR²²; wherein R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹, R²²,R^(22a), and R^(22b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; and wherein allother substituents have the meaning as defined in claim
 1. 3. Thecompound according to claim 1, wherein R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic orheterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁶; wherein R⁶ is selected from the groupconsisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₃-alkyl, C₂-C₃-alkenyl, andC₂-C₃-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in theaforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R⁷; (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹²,C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹,N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², and N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)); and/or two R⁶present on one C-atom together form ═O; wherein R⁷ is selected from thegroup consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,and C₂-C₆-alkynyl, (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)),OR²², N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²², andN(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)); wherein R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹,R²², R^(22a), and R^(22b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; and wherein allother substituents have the meaning as defined in claim
 1. 4. Thecompound according to claim 1, wherein R¹ is a 5- to 6-membered fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclicring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected fromO, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents selectedfrom the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); and wherein all other substituents have themeaning as defined in claim
 1. 5. The compound according to claim 1,wherein R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of a 5- to 6-memberedpartially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring and a 9- to 10-membered partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁷, and wherein all other substituents have the meaning asdefined in claim
 1. 6. The compound according to claim 1, wherein R⁵ isselected from the group consisting of a 5- to 6-membered partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a9- to 10-membered partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic or bicyclic moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁷; wherein R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, a 5- to 6-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N-and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, C(═O)R¹⁹,C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b));and/or two R¹⁷ present on one C-atom together form ═O; wherein R¹⁹, R²⁰,R^(20a), and R^(20b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₂-alkyl, and C₁-C₂-haloalkyl; and wherein all othersubstituents have the meaning as defined in claim
 1. 7. The compoundaccording to claim 1, wherein R⁵ has the formula (S1):

and wherein A is N or CR^(5c); R^(5a), R^(5b), and R^(5c) areindependently selected from the group consisting of (i) H, halogen, CN,NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and C₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein eachsubstitutable carbon-atom in the aforementioned moieties isunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁸; (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR², C(═O)SR²⁰,C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), andN(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰; with the proviso that at least one of R^(5a),R^(5b), R^(5c) is not H; or R^(5a) is selected from the group consistingof (i) H, halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, andC₂-C₄-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atom in theaforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents R¹⁸; (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰,C(═O)SR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), andN(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰; and R^(5b) and R^(5c) together with the atoms towhich they are attached form a 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic moieties isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents selected from the group consisting of (i) H,halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, and C₂-C₄-alkynyl, whereineach substitutable carbon-atom in the aforementioned moieties isunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹⁸; (ii) C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR², C(═O)SR²⁰,C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, S(═O)_(n)R²⁰,S(═O)_(n)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(n)(R²⁰), N(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), andN(R²⁰)S(═O)_(m)OR²⁰; and wherein all other substituents have the meaningas defined in claim
 1. 8. The compound according to claim 1, wherein R⁵is selected from the group consisting of a 6-membered fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-membered fullyunsaturated heterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned cyclic moieties is independently substituted with one ormore, same or different substituents selected from the group consistingof halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, C(═O)R¹⁹,C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)),N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); andwherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementionedbicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with oneor more, same or different substituents selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl,C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²⁰, C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰,N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹, N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, andN(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); wherein R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), and R^(20b)are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₂-alkyl,and C₁-C₂-haloalkyl, and wherein all other substituents have the meaningas defined in claim
 1. 9. The compound according to claim 1, wherein R³is selected from the group consisting of (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 3- to6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁸; (ii) C(═O)R²⁵,C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶, N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)),N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶, and N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b));wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN,NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁹; (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸, C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)),OR²⁸, N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸, andN(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)); wherein R⁹ is selected from the groupconsisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N-and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and whereineach substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R²⁹; (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹,C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)) OR³¹, N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰,N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹, N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)); wherein R²⁵, R²⁶,R^(26a), and R^(26b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or differentheteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R³²; wherein R²⁷, R²⁸, R^(28a), and R^(28b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R³³; wherein R²⁹ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); wherein R³⁰, R³¹, R^(31a), and R^(31b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R³⁷; wherein R³² isselected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸; (ii) C(═O)R³⁹,C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰, N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)),N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)); whereinR³³ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁴¹; (ii) C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)),OR⁴³, N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)); wherein R³⁷ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);wherein R³⁸ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN,NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁴⁴; (ii) C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)),OR⁴⁶, N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)); wherein R³⁹, R⁴⁰, R^(40a), and R^(40b)are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl,a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁷; wherein R⁴¹ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); wherein R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), and R^(43b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁸; wherein R⁴⁴ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁴; wherein R⁴⁵, R⁴⁶,R^(46a), and R^(46b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; wherein R⁴⁷ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl),C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹¹; wherein R⁴⁸ is selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same ordifferent heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/orS-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁵¹; wherein R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, and R⁵¹ are independentlyselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); and wherein all other substituents have themeaning as defined in claim
 1. 10. The compound according to claim 9,wherein R³ is selected from the group consisting of (i) (L¹)_(y)-X¹,(ii) (L¹)_(y)-X¹-(L²)_(y)-X², and (iii)(L¹)_(y)-X¹-(L²)_(y)-X²-(L³)_(y)-X³; and (iv)(L¹)_(y)-X¹-(L²)_(y)-X²-(L³)_(y)-X³-(L⁴)_(y)-X⁴ wherein X¹, X², X³, andX⁴ are independently selected from the group consisting of H,C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 3- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl),and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); wherein L¹, L², L³, and L⁴ areindependently selected from the group consisting of C(═O), C(═O)O,C(═O)N(R^(a)), O, N(R^(a)), N(R^(a))C(═O), wherein R^(a) is selectedfrom the group consisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, and C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,wherein y is 0 or 1, and wherein all other substituents have the meaningas defined in claim
 1. 11. The compound according to claim 1, wherein R¹is selected from the group consisting of a 5- to 6-membered fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-memberedfully unsaturated carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic or heterobicyclic ring comprises one or more, same ordifferent heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/orS-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned cyclic orbicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted or substituted with oneor more, same or different substituents R⁶; wherein R⁶ is selected fromthe group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₃-alkyl,C₂-C₃-alkenyl, and C₂-C₃-alkynyl, wherein each substitutable carbon-atomin the aforementioned moieties is unsubstituted or substituted with oneor more, same or different substituents R⁷; (ii) C(═O)R¹¹, C(═O)OR¹²,C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), OR¹², N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)), N(R¹²)C(═O)R¹¹,N(R¹²)C(═O)OR¹², and N(R¹²)C(═O)N(R^(12a))(R^(12b)); and/or two R⁶present on one C-atom together form ═O; wherein R⁷ is selected from thegroup consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,and C₂-C₆-alkynyl, (ii) C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²², C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)),OR²², N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)), N(R²²)C(═O)R²¹, N(R²²)C(═O)OR²², andN(R²²)C(═O)N(R^(22a))(R^(22b)); wherein R¹¹, R¹², R^(12a), R^(12b), R²¹,R²², R^(22a), and R^(22b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; wherein R³ isselected from the group consisting of (i) H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 3- to6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁸; (ii) C(═O)R²⁵,C(═O)OR²⁶, C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)), OR²⁶, N(R^(26a))(R^(26b)),N(R²⁶)C(═O)R²⁵, N(R²⁶)C(═O)OR²⁶, and N(R²⁶)C(═O)N(R^(26a))(R^(26b));wherein R⁸ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN,NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁹; (ii) C(═O)R²⁷, C(═O)OR²⁸, C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)),OR²⁸, N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)), N(R²⁸)C(═O)R²⁷, N(R²⁸)C(═O)OR²⁸, andN(R²⁸)C(═O)N(R^(28a))(R^(28b)); wherein R⁹ is selected from the groupconsisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-memberedsaturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic orheterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more,same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N-and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and whereineach substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moietiesis independently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R²⁹; (ii) C(═O)R³⁰, C(═O)OR³¹,C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)) OR³¹, N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)), N(R³¹)C(═O)R³⁰,N(R³¹)C(═O)OR³¹, N(R³¹)C(═O)N(R^(31a))(R^(31b)); wherein R²⁵, R²⁶,R^(26a), and R^(26b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partiallyunsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring,wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or differentheteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R³²; wherein R²⁷, R²⁸, R^(28a), and R^(28b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R³³; wherein R²⁹ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); wherein R³⁰, R³¹, R^(31a), and R^(31b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R³⁷; wherein R³² isselected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R³⁸; (ii) C(═O)R³⁹,C(═O)OR⁴⁰, C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)), OR⁴⁰, N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)),N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)R³⁹, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)OR⁴⁰, N(R⁴⁰)C(═O)N(R^(40a))(R^(40b)); whereinR³³ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁴¹; (ii) C(═O)R⁴², C(═O)OR⁴³, C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)),OR⁴³, N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)), N(R⁴³)C(═O)R⁴², N(R⁴³)C(═O)OR⁴³,N(R⁴³)C(═O)N(R^(43a))(R^(43b)); wherein R³⁷ is selected from the groupconsisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl);wherein R³⁸ is selected from the group consisting of (i) halogen, CN,NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R⁴⁴; (ii) C(═O)R⁴⁵, C(═O)OR⁴⁶, C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)),OR⁴⁶, N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)), N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)R⁴⁵, N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)OR⁴⁶,N(R⁴⁶)C(═O)N(R^(46a))(R^(46b)); wherein R³⁹, R⁴⁰, R^(40a), and R^(40b)are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl,a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁷; wherein R⁴¹ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); wherein R⁴², R⁴³, R^(43a), and R^(43b) areindependently selected from the group consisting of H, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5-to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁴⁸; wherein R⁴⁴ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl, a5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturatedcarbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ringcomprises one or more, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, Nor S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized ornon-oxidized, and wherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in theaforementioned moieties is independently unsubstituted or substitutedwith one or more, same or different substituents R⁴; wherein R⁴⁵, R⁴⁶,R^(46a), and R^(46b) are independently selected from the groupconsisting of H, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl,C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl, C₂-C₄-alkynyl, and C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl; wherein R⁴⁷ isselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, OH,O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), and N(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl),C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated orfully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, wherein saidheterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same or different heteroatomsselected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/or S-atoms areindependently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein each substitutablecarbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties is independentlyunsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same or differentsubstituents R¹¹; wherein R⁴⁸ is selected from the group consisting ofhalogen, CN, NO₂, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl), C₁-C₆-alkyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same ordifferent heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/orS-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, and wherein eachsubstitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementioned moieties isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with one or more, same ordifferent substituents R⁵¹; wherein R⁴⁹, R⁵⁰, and R⁵¹ are independentlyselected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, OH, O(C₁-C₄-alkyl), NH₂, NH(C₁-C₄-alkyl), andN(C₁-C₄-alkyl)(C₁-C₄-alkyl); wherein R⁵ is selected from the groupconsisting of a 5- to 6-membered partially unsaturated or fullyunsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring and a 9- to 10-memberedpartially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbobicyclic orheterobicyclic ring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one ormore, same or different heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, whereinsaid N- and/or S-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, andwherein each substitutable carbon or heteroatom in the aforementionedcyclic or bicyclic moieties is independently unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or more, same or different substituents R¹⁷;wherein R¹⁷ is selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, NO₂,C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₂-C₄-alkenyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkenyl,C₂-C₄-alkynyl, C₂-C₄-haloalkynyl, a 5- to 6-membered saturated,partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclicring, wherein said heterocyclic ring comprises one or more, same ordifferent heteroatoms selected from O, N or S, wherein said N- and/orS-atoms are independently oxidized or non-oxidized, C(═O)R¹⁹, C(═O)OR²,C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), OR²⁰, N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)), N(R²⁰)C(═O)R¹⁹,N(R²⁰)C(═O)OR²⁰, and N(R²⁰)C(═O)N(R^(20a))(R^(20b)); and/or two R¹⁷present on one C-atom together form ═O; wherein R¹⁹, R²⁰, R^(20a), andR^(20b) are independently selected from the group consisting of H,C₁-C₂-alkyl, and C₁-C₂-haloalkyl; and wherein all other substituentshave the meaning as defined in claim
 1. 12. The compound according toclaim 1, wherein said compound is selected from the group consisting4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-2-(3-nitrophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2,6-dichlorophenol;4-{8-amino-2-cyclohexyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-bromo-6-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;3-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;4-{8-amino-2,6-diphenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]phenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(2-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-6-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;5-(3-chloro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-chloro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]benzamide;5-(3-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1H-indol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(3-fluoro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;5-(1-benzofuran-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(2-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-fluoro-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-2-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;4-{8-amino-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-6-fluoro-N-methylpyridin-2-amine;3-{8-amino-5-[2-(methylamino)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-6-(naphthalen-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]benzonitrile;5-(2,6-dimethylpyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chloro-6-methylphenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3,5-difluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dichlorophenol;5-(1,3-benzothiazol-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dimethoxyphenol;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,N,6-trimethylpyridin-2-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,6-dimethylpyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5,6-bis(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(7-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-difluorophenol;ethyl8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chloro-6-methoxyphenol;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid;5-(2,6-dichloropyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,6-dimethylpyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,6-dimethylphenol;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylicacid;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;5-(4-amino-3,5-dichlorophenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(isoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methoxy-6-methylpyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;ethyl8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-6-methyl-N-(propan-2-yl)pyridin-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-N-(oxolan-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-2-one;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-2-one;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinoxalin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(2-chloropyridin-4-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-bromopyridin-2-ol;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;8-amino-5-(3-chloro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]-2-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,3-dimethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-2-(aminomethyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-chlorophenol;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinoxalin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;N-{4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-6-methylpyridin-2-yl}acetamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[8-(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-6-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1,8-naphthyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(7-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1,8-naphthyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;ethyl8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]methanol;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[2-methyl-6-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-{8-fluoroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(5,8-difluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-8-amine;ethyl2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetate;5-(7-fluoro-1H-indazol-5-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinoline-8-carbonitrile;5-{8-fluoro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)phenol;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]isoquinolin-1-ol;2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]aceticacid;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-one;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-one;2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]ethan-1-ol;2-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methoxy-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]naphthalen-1-ol;5-[4-fluoro-1-(propan-2-yl)-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-3-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-3-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(4-fluoro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinazolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoro-4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-(8-amino-5-{8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-[5-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)thiophen-2-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(8-methoxyquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N-methylquinolin-8-amine;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-N,N-dimethylquinolin-8-amine;5-(4-chloro-1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;2-[8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(8-aminoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(3,5-dichloro-4-methoxyphenyl)-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(2-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;methyl5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]furan-2-carboxylate;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;3-[8-amino-5-(3-aminoquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;3-(8-amino-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(5-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;5-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-methyl-,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-[8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile;5-(4,8-dimethylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methoxy-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-(difluoromethyl)-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;1-{4-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one;5-{8-fluoro-3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(3-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinazolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-{8-amino-2-cyclopropyl-6-phenylimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl}-2-chlorophenol;6-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]quinolin-3-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoropyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(3-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-(8-amino-5-{imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl)benzonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;3-[8-amino-5-(1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-{3-ethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-5-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-3-fluoro-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;4-{8-amino-5-[2-methyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-4-yl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl}benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{1H,2H,3H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(2-fluoropyridin-4-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;5-[8-amino-6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;5-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile;6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-2-fluorobenzonitrile;6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]thiophen-2-yl}methanol;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;1-{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one;5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;4-[8-amino-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(8-chloroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;{5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]furan-2-yl}methanol;4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridine-2-carbonitrile;5-(quinolin-6-yl)-6-(1,3-thiazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-aminophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-{4-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-1H-pyrazol-1-yl}ethan-1-ol;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridine-3-carbonitrile;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]thiophene-2-carbonitrile;6-(2-methylpyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-amine;6-(2-methoxypyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-methoxyphenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-nitrophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;methyl5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]furan-2-carboxylate;5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]-3-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile;3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(furan-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(pyridin-4-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(furan-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(pyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;{3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenyl}methanol;6-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(quinolin-6-yl)-6-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-aminophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]phenol;6-(1,3-benzothiazol-6-yl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-6-(1H-pyrazol-5-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;3-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]benzonitrile;5-[8-amino-6-(5-methylfuran-2-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-5-yl]-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one;6-(5-chloro-6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;1-{5-[8-amino-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-6-yl]pyridin-2-yl}ethan-1-one;6-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-6-(1,3-thiazol-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;ethyl8-amino-6-(3-cyanophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-methyl-5-(1-methyl-H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-2-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(8-fluoroquinolin-6-yl)-2-[4-(4-methoxybenzoyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(quinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;1-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]-4-methylpiperidin-4-ol;8-amino-6-(3-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-{3-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl}imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;2-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazine-1-carbonyl]-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;8-amino-N-({1-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]piperidin-4-yl}methyl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxamide;2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]-1-[4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethan-1-one;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(piperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluoro-3-methylphenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-2-(4-methylpiperazine-1-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;6-(6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;2-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]acetamide;[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-2-yl]methanol;ethyl8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate;6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)-2-(morpholine-4-carbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1-methyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(pyridin-4-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;5-(1-ethyl-1H-1,3-benzodiazol-6-yl)-6-(4-fluorophenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine;and1-[8-amino-6-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-(4-methylquinolin-6-yl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carbonyl]-4-methylpiperidin-4-ol.13. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effectiveamount of the compound according to claim 1, or a salt, stereoisomer,tautomer, isotopologue, or N-oxide thereof and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier, diluent or excipient.
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 15. A methodfor treating a disease selected from the group consisting of cancer,Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease,psychosis, stroke, extra pyramidal syndrome (in particular dystonia,akathisia, pseudoparkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia), attention deficitdisorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cirrhosis, fibrosis, fatty liver,addictive behavior, dermal fibrosis (in particular dermal fibrosis inscleroderma), sleep disorders, AIDS, autoimmune diseases, infections,atherosclerosis and ischemia-reperfusion injury, comprisingadministering to a patient in need thereof a pharmaceutically effectiveamount of the compound as defined in claim 1, or a salt, stereoisomer,tautomer, isotopologue, or N-oxide thereof.
 16. A method for treatingcancer, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof apharmaceutically effective amount of the compound as defined in claim 1,or a salt, stereoisomer, tautomer, isotopologue, or N-oxide thereof,wherein at least one further anti-neoplastic agent is coadministeredwith said compound.
 17. The method according to claim 16, wherein saidanti-neoplastic agent is selected from the group consisting of achemotherapeutic agent, a topoisomerase II inhibitor, an antimetabolite,a topoisomerase I inhibitor, a hormone, a hormonal analogue, a signaltransduction pathway inhibitor, a non-receptor tyrosine kinaseinhibitor, an angiogenesis inhibitor, a proapoptotic agent, a cell cyclesignaling inhibitor, a proteasome inhibitor, an inhibitors of cancermetabolism, and an immunotherapeutic agent.
 18. The method according toclaim 21, wherein said checkpoint inhibitor targets PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4,IDO, KIR, TIM-3, LAG-3, CD39, CD73, ICOS, OX40, Tim-3, Vista, BTLA, TDO,or TIGIT.
 19. The method according to claim 21, wherein said checkpointinhibitor is an antibody selected from the group consisting of ananti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, anti-CTLA-4, anti-IDO, anti-KIR, anti-TIM-3,anti-LAG-3, anti-CD39, anti-CD73, anti-ICOS, anti-OX40, anti-Tim-3,anti-Vista, anti-BTLA, anti-TDO, and anti-TIGIT-antibody.
 20. The methodaccording to claim 17, wherein said chemotherapeutic agent is selectedfrom the group consisting of an anti-microtubule agent, an platinumcoordination complex and an antibiotic agent.
 21. The method accordingto claim 17, wherein said immunotherapeutic agent is selected from thegroup consisting of a STING pathway modulating compound, a TLR agonistand a checkpoint inhibitor.